Description: He stands about 4'5" and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born in the north to a Tailor, Eberk learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he has money and likes to spend it

Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1000 gp. Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Coral (100 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Sard (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Citrine (40 gp).

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Butcher who has hired her part-time. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Kabbarg took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up longbow and armor she uses now. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and expand her business

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Nature, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has brown hair. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is obsessed with his god.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. After a long history of fighting, Hoshû and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 4000 gp. Aquamarine (600 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Azurite (4 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman is typically in her Carter uniform. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady hazel eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. 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 to loving parents in a slum to the west. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Carter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 600 pp.

Description: This woman wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a greatsword on her belt, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her red hair is smooth and relatively long. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Faral was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. After a long history of fighting, Faral and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 11000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has moderate length gold crest. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. 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 Fortune-teller. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Fortune-teller for hire.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Sardonyx (70 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: The light-skinned woman stands 3'2" and wears dull blue sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed shortspear, just in case. She wears her auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her parents were killed by giants in a raid when she was still a young child. The giants captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Rose (60 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Rose (60 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.