Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has done his best to style his white crest to look like a famous performer. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Gargax was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her hair is golden and curly. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Nora speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Dyer profession.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This malnourished man wears violet robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a longbow, but if one is not available he will default to his morningstar. His silver hair is heavily combed to the right. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 350 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'1" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has wavy white hair. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Scribe. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Scribe.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 120 gp.