Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he dresses like a well dressed Scribe does. His gold crest is still thick. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Revenge; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears long strands of opal and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has moderate length auburn hair. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, In love, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2200 sp.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Cockaby was born with his mother's beautiful face. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 110 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bather.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His blue crest is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

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 enjoys reading and quiet.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. After a long history of fighting, Heskan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 900 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.