Description: A plain young-adult man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Balimaar was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Professionalism, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has brown hair. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Shoemaker responsibilities is difficult; and she is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with tan slacks. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Gifted from a young age, Cory studied abroad. His childhood dream was to be a Healer, but he was a colossal failure. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to be a healer again

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Secretive, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'2". She wears long strands of sapphire and short violet dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She wears her red hair up in a very large beehive style do. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Bookbinder profession.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Moonstone (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.