Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is short and blonde. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Carpenter. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new carpenter responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 7000 sp. Hematite (15 gp). White pearl (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

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. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his greatsword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Mason but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A gifted student he started as a Fortune-teller, but he got bored and became a Mason. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a hand crossbow, but if one is not available he will default to his shortspear. His white fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Emerald (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a green vest and prefers white and green shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He carries with him a set of shields, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Aldous embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 70 gp.