Description: This western man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His clothes are grease stained in places. His green crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. Kaladan was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Assassin. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This late middle aged woman has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her white robe and is in decent physical shape. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Gynnie was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Mason and was forced into it by her family; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 40 gp. Red garnet (100 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman wears a worn and beaten armor. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Andraste was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Adept, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Adept in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a black coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. His blue hair is heavily combed to the right. His silver eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Gifted from a young age, Pelaios studied abroad. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Pacifist, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 100 gp. Deep green spinel (160 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She sports auburn long hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Soapmaker responsibilities is difficult; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 3100 sp.