Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He carries with him a set of pickaxes, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Gifted from a young age, Hobart studied abroad. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 500 pp. Aquamarine (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Coral (90 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp).

Description: This woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Portia was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her first spouse was a Shoemaker, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 800 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull yellow iron scale mail and is in decent physical shape. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has brown eyes and a white hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born in the east to a Weaver, Bertram learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, PTSD, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears skinny pants and wears a yellow and grey robe with the hood down. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to protect his home

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Peridot (40 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.

Description: She typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. She keeps her long silver crest kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are gold and she is always smoking a pipe.

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 has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 pp. Red spinel (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'1", this man is dressed in earthy colors with a green and blue handkerchief worn on his right side. He has black hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Masseuse work with an outfit from a few towns over. Masseuse work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Revenge; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp).

Description: He dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a black coat with violet slacks. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Ruler. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He's also a talented Brewer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Brewer again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2000 gp.