Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Shepherd who has hired him part-time. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ombul grew up listening to his mother's many stories. 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 Shepherd. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he wants to get laid

Flaws: Addict, Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Job, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears an entirely grey suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Soapmaker profession.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He worked as a nervous Shepherd and found it very stressful. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: This eastern man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born in the east. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ruler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ruler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Ruler.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a fisher again

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: 6'0" and muscular, this southern man has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Detective profession.

History: Ishgha was born the youngest of three triplets. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Job, Family, Debt. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 800 gp. Moss agate (6 gp). Amber (40 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.