Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: Malachite (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is dressed in a clean red cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born in the east to a Tanner, Bertram learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His first spouse was a Brewer, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He tends to his Tanner job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length blonde hair. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A freak accident while working with her Bowyer father left her crippled. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 30000 cp. Aquamarine (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp).