Description: A 6'1" western man, he wears long strands of emerald and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He wears a colorful flower in his scarlet crest. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a violet vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her violet boots flare out at the collars. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She has dyed her greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. 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: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Insane, Terse. Bonds: Job, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Golden pearl (40 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). 1 Full Plate. 1 Banded mail. 1 Buckler. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. He keeps his black fur in a flapper bob. His ears are large.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He bought a shortspear and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 190 pp. Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp).

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She is content.

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Peridot (20 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. Her white hair is thinning but still full. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. Tagga enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Tagga was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Bookbinder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bookbinder work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Addict, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'0". She wears skinny pants and wears a violet and black robe with the hood down. Her hair is white and curly. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Anne speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. 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: She got into the Bookbinder business at a young age. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. His crest, while still mostly gold, has prominent grey streaks. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Rivaan hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 13000 sp.