Description: 5'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Violet garnet (1000 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Sard (40 gp). Jade (100 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Canary diamond (4000 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Clear bright green emerald (4000 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). White opal (1200 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with brown slacks. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

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

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Military, Religious. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 3000 gp. Iolite (40 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her head has been shaved. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her top blue hat.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Gifted from a young age, Claira studied abroad. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She was granted druidic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull grey iron scale mail. He keeps his brown hair in a flapper bob. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. His childhood dream was to be a Miner, but he was a colossal failure. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Fisher for hire.

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

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a red poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has styled her red hair well, parting it to the right. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. The war was a terrible time for her, and Nikki does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Nikki was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Addict, Emotional, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1500 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She carries with her a set of spears on her belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. Her silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady violet eyes.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes giants are coming to abduct people. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: Oda hails from a village terrorized by giants. At a young age her father died while driving off some giants. Her mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in spear use. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Oda fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 400 pp. Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp).

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears a brown vest and prefers tan and pastel shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. This brown eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. 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: Born to a Herbalist, his father struggled to pay the bills. A gifted student he started as a Herbalist, but he got bored and became a Interpreter. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to be a herbalist again

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp).