Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing a long, tan cloak. He has blonde hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. 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: He was born in a small island village. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp. Peridot (30 gp). White opal (700 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it, and is pretty ugly. Her hair is silver and curly. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears long strands of ruby and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. After a long history of fighting, Geva and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Azurite (8 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp).

Description: This woman prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her chestnut hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: She is a Fletcher first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Elysande was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Ostracized due to the divine powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and balancing her hectic life and new fletcher responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 60 pp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp).