Description: This man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His blonde hair is still thick. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Ernest 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. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

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. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He stands about 5'5" and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His auburn hair is still thick. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. The war was a terrible time for him, and Alex does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Locksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Locksmith work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Locksmith.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 100 gp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp).

Description: She sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She wears her auburn hair down. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Born in the north to a Unemployed, Alice learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Alice 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Unemployed for hire.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 6'3" and prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Shoemaker arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 30000 cp. Blue quartz (14 gp). Rose (20 gp).