Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears suspenders and red workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Hobart grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 500 pp. Jasper (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Sard (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'6" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She keeps her white crest in a flapper bob. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are red.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

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. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 6000 gp. Tourmaline (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her auburn hair is wavy and long. Her skin is flawless and her violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Guard again; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 7000 gp. Banded agate (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Coral (110 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). White pearl (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 4'0" and wears skinny pants and wears a brown and violet robe with the hood down. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Junk Dealer who has hired him part-time. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: He wants to get laid.

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Jade (130 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has dyed his greying black fur a little too much giving a sharp black color. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. Silent enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect his home

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave, Guardian. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1300 pp. Jade (100 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Black pearl (300 gp).

Description: He wears a blue vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his blue boots flare out at the collars, and carries ceremonial daggers. His chestnut hair is still thick. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Jebeddo alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Jebeddo fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1200 pp. Red garnet (60 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Jasper (30 gp).

Description: She is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, tan shirt, and black tie. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Sporting a brown 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 thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Antinua grew up listening to her father's many stories. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Jacinth (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.