Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He prefers to wear pastel pants and tee shirts. His gray fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. He wears a mask on his face.

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. 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: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Through the years after Shadow was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Shadow's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Glassblower again; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: Violet garnet (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp).

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. Mijira is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Mijira lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Mijira abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To be a Merchant again; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 pp. Banded agate (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. 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 has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and tends to wear a large yellow jacket. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He tends to his Stableman job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Opinionated, Justice. Bonds: Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Banded agate (5 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Zircon (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. With wild red hair. She has violet eyes.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has achieved small success as a Healer.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 12000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a missing left arm. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. Werydd enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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 Courier. She struck the Courier job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 300 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears a colorful flower in his green crest. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Gifted from a young age, Bharash studied abroad. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 19000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.