Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is brown and curly. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. Zaffrab abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Persistence, Impeccable. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears a simple grey robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 40 gp. Jet (120 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears long strands of opal and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and he perpetually has his axe ready. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length black hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 7000 sp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. Her blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed tan hat.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Zanna will drive conversation. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Zanna was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Her first spouse was a Painter, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Painter they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Bowyer, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, tan shirt, and violet tie. Her blue hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has gold eyes.

Personality: This woman loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She got into the Layabout business at a young age. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Layabout. Being a Layabout kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 5000 sp.