Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a hunchback. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Conrad is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in the north to a Mercenary, Conrad learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Laborer, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Rose (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 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: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty pastel coat over it. His fur, while still mostly gray, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Through the years after Serpent was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Serpent's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 4000 gp. White pearl (160 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Peridot (70 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'0". She is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, white shirt, and green tie. Sporting a silver mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gifted student she started as a Laborer, but she got bored and became a Dilettante. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 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.

Description: He is a mite stocky and tends to wear a large blue jacket. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sage work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sage work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Sage for hire.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Flaws: Hedonist, Lazy, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 11000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on her left hand. She wears her white hair up in a very large beehive style do. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Jane was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She worked as a nervous Marshal and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 7000 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His ears are large.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 12000 gp. Moss agate (6 gp). Jade (60 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp).

Description: A 5'0" northern woman, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She has wavy red hair. Her silver eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Decarabia is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Servant and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 4000 gp. Emerald (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Coral (70 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp).