Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 gp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Black opal (900 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'8" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a simple tan robe with white stripes complete with hood. She keeps her black hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born in the south to a Layabout, Susannah learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Layabout work with an outfit from a few towns over. Layabout work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Layabout for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her brown hair is well kept. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Ella was born the youngest of three triplets. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: Coral (80 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'1" and muscular, this southern man wears a tan tunic with blue highlights, and long red pants that bunch up around his shoes. His black hair is lengthy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He got into the Soapmaker business at a young age. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 400 gp.