Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His black hair is thinning but still full. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Ernest lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Sage and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 300 pp. Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull blue iron scale mail. He has done his best to style his beige fur to look like a famous performer. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His childhood dream was to be a Shepherd, but he was a colossal failure. He has achieved small success as a Beggar.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Pacifist, Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This northern man has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his yellow robe. His clothes are grease stained in places. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. His white eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spy responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he prefers to wear flannel. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Ernest was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has achieved small success as a Sculptor.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Just what you see.