Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Aerdeth took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up shield and armor he uses now. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has silver hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Barfa was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Barfa decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 34000 sp.

Description: He wears a grey shirt with thin red vertical stripes and pastel pants. He carries a battered club and tarnished bastard sword as well. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Bricklayer who has hired him part-time. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Amûg was born with his mother's beautiful face. A freak accident while working with his Barkeep mother left him crippled. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Barkeep. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1900 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a simple grey robe with pastel stripes complete with hood, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His crest is bronze and very short. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: In love, Religious, Debt. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 230 gp.