Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Blacksmith arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His childhood dream was to be a Stableman, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1000 gp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her kukri, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. She has done her best to style her red hair to look like a famous performer. She has blue eyes.

Personality: Vaina is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Vaina liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 1700 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His blue crest is heavily combed to the right. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He works hard and plays hard.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Slave, Job, Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 14000 sp. Fire opal (700 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Sard (60 gp). Hematite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 4'11" and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Being a Engraver kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her golden hair is wavy and long. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Adelaide was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Guard work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Just what you see.