Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears bulky black painted plate armor. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His silver eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Assassin. After a long history of fighting, Vassago and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Military, Poor, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 120 pp.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Vanuath hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Vanuath was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Malachite (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Jet (80 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Jade (80 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Malachite (4 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Sard (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she is content

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Mundane. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is renowned for his bright white suits and hats, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'4" when asserting himself. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born in the south. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. After a long history of fighting, Târz and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Ruler and was forced into it by his family; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 gp. Malachite (14 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Iolite (60 gp).

Description: She dresses like a well dressed Assassin does. She carries with her a set of crossbows, each one with a opal on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Sporting a silver mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She's also a talented Stableman, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 20 gp. Onyx (50 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'11". She wears a black armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Huru is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Huru was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a unemployed again

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a violet tunic with grey highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She got into the Actor business at a young age. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Just what you see.