Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has gray eyes and a black hat with a green feather.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She got into the Carter business at a young age. 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 Carter. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 800 gp. Carnelian (50 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp).

Description: This western woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her hair is red and very short. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Sage but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Avice was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Joker, Pacifist, Persistence. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 700 gp. Blue star sapphire (400 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and is pretty ugly. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 500 gp. Eye agate (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). 3 Thunderstones. 3 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'0". He wears skinny pants and wears a tan and green robe with the hood down. His hair is long and golden with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. 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 wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 200 gp. Eye agate (6 gp).