Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he tends to wear a yellow poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. After months of barely getting by, Gardain managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has a crush on the local cartwright

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1700 sp. 1 Buckler.

Description: A 5'7" southern man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. His white fur is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He takes great joy in being the best Layabout in town.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and to be a carpenter again

Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Slave. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 sp. 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. His hair is short and brown. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Through the years after Kairon was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Kairon's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Tiefling compassion; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, Secretive, Racist. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. He has amber eyes and a grey hat with a violet feather.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 110 gp. Red-brown spinel (80 gp).