Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'7" when asserting herself. Her brown hair is singed and shortened. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Gifted from a young age, Arha studied abroad. Her childhood dream was to be a Fletcher, but she was a colossal failure. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1200 gp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'1" and is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and pastel handkerchief worn on his right side. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His brown hair is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is typically in his Bookbinder uniform. He is an epitome of beauty. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. His hair is cut close to his head. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. Shane 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 is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a simple white robe with grey stripes complete with hood. She has no hair. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is an amazing painter.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She worked as a nervous Courier and found it very stressful. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Courier.

Motivation: To be a Layabout again; and expand her business

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 2500 gp.