Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and he perpetually has his rapier ready. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 500 gp. Red spinel (40 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Peridot (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a tan tunic with black highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around his shoes. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is cut close to his head. He has green eyes.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Through the years after Ernest was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Ernest's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Ernest and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull blue iron scale mail. She has done her best to style her auburn hair to look like a famous performer. She has violet eyes.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born in the east to a Mason, Elizabeth learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Impeccable. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 500 gp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Coral (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Jasper (70 gp). 1 Full Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Buckler.