Description: Standing 5'1", this man wears a violet top hat and violet clothes. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He got into the Layabout business at a young age. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 800 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she prefers to wear flannel. She has done her best to style her brown hair to look like a famous performer. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Ruler who has hired her part-time. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Engong was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and she would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Insomniac, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: A 4'8" western woman, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has styled her black hair well, parting it to the right. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sai.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Guardian, In love, Religious. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 9000 cp.