Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'3" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with white slacks. With wild chestnut hair. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. After coming to the age of reason, Grigi took it upon herself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 800 gp. Star ruby (800 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is typically in his Engraver uniform. He has a very tight haircut. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Engraver work with an outfit from a few towns over. Engraver work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Engraver job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This malnourished man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Karash was born the youngest of three triplets. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Barber again.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 gp. Rose (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Banded agate (14 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Igden speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Igden was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Locksmith. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Locksmith for the past few years.

Motivation: He is content; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1100 sp.