Description: He is lean but muscular and wears just a black suit. His hair is white and very short. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Akmen grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He found a children's book about a Tiefling Ranger who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Guardian, Criminal record. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are green.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a Engraver, her mother struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 220 gp.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Herbalist arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She's also a talented Butcher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Flaws: Impulsive, Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She prefers to wear tan clothing when she does not wear armor. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She has shaved her head bald. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Althaea grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3000 cp. Golden pearl (150 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He's also a talented Gardener, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Secretive, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 70 pp.