Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, marred by chocolates. His red hair is braided into rings. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. 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: Further expansion of business; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Eye agate (12 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'7". She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has wavy red hair. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Miller hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Performer. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Nicholas was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Mason; and to be a mason again

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. She keeps her white hair in a pixie cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Juliana lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 gp. Eye agate (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp).