Description: She is in excellent shape and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. She has moderate length purple hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Farmer. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Bookbinder again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1000 pp. Rose (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Rose (60 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Rose (60 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp).

Description: 6'7" and muscular, this western woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length copper crest. Her eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Kava was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is short and silver. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born in the north to a Unemployed, Arnold learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Unemployed for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Disease, Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 pp. Coral (80 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Jade (80 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Jacinth (2000 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: Oren was born the youngest of three triplets. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shepherd hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Iolite (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Obsidian (11 gp).

Description: She wears an entirely black suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Spice Merchant. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fire opal (500 gp). Amber (80 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Citrine (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. With wild black hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Pink pearl (40 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Rose (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She has a very tight haircut. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Meriele will drive conversation. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 3000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.