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 is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He got into the Sage business at a young age. When Gerald reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and expand his business

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Rael grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His parents enrolled him in a Warrior school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To be a Sculptor again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Onyx (20 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is long and red with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit men.

History: Foxilon lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Adventurer, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 70 pp.

Description: This late middle aged man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants and is in decent physical shape. He has a very tight haircut. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker brown hat.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1000 sp. Jet (90 gp).

Description: 5'11" and muscular, this western man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He keeps his orange fur in a flapper bob. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Architect but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To be a Ruler again; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 13000 sp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item.