Description: This slender man stands about 5'0". He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Tailor but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Tarak was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Tarak was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He struck the Tailor job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Tailor responsibilities is difficult; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Through the years after Traulam was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Traulam's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 180 pp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. She wears suspenders and tan workpants. Her shirt is green, and she wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. She has a hunchback. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Born in the east to a Junk Dealer, Baelitae learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This woman wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has shaved her head bald. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Guard they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Spy, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her black hair is heavily combed to the left. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. The war was a terrible time for her, and Malquis does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Malquis hails from a village terrorized by goblins. She worked as a nervous Weaver and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 200 gp. Azurite (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp).