Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a brown coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. 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 drifted from career to career and currently works as a Ploughman.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2100 gp. Onyx (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 4'10" southern man, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. His hair is white and curly. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in the south to a Fletcher, Nim learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Fletcher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Fletcher work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1200 gp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp).

Description: This light-skinned female wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Sumnes has worked very hard to control her curse. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1000 sp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Tiefling in existence. 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: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She keeps her beige fur in a flapper bob. Her copper eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Secretive, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 20000 cp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses like a well dressed Bricklayer does. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 600 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Full Plate.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is an amazing painter.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 900 gp. Malachite (11 gp).