Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. He has no crest. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. After a long history of fighting, Shamash and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, marred by teas. His hair is brown and curly. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Priest arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. 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: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Golden pearl (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He carries with him a set of shields on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Anselm was born with his father's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 20 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a green coat with brown slacks. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Arnold hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born in the north to a Knight, Arnold learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 gp.