Description: He wears yellow robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a crossbow, but if one is not available he will default to his morningstar. He is portly but not overly obese. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Frederick was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Frederick was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Frederick decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. With wild golden hair. She has violet eyes and a brown hat with a green feather.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Torgga was born the youngest of three triplets. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. After a long history of fighting, Torgga and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is greedy; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Nature. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 5000 cp. Eye agate (10 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her black hair is singed and shortened. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She dresses like a well dressed Performer does. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly tridents and bows. Her crest, while still mostly blue, has prominent grey streaks. Her gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Performer. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 5'0" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Carter. His fur is cinnamon and curly. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his broad brown hat.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born in a small forest village. A freak accident while working with his Fortune-teller father left him crippled. He bought a scimitar and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 gp.