Description: He is typically in his Architect uniform. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He worked as a nervous Architect and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'8" southern man, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 3000 gp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Clear bright green emerald (3000 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he likes to wear white tank tops with grey pants. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length cinnamon fur. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Shivering is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1100 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Bellfounder. He has wavy red crest. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He got into the Bellfounder business at a young age. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and to be a fisher again

Ideals: Logical, Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving John alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 2600 gp.