Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is typically in his Marshal uniform. His hair is long and golden with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Ortegar was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Monk, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Monk in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He tends to his Marshal job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Religious, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 4000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp).

Description: This man dresses like a well dressed Bookbinder does. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his right hand. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 15000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He very much looks the part of a Beggar. He wears his white hair down. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 900 gp. Chalcedony (30 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. His hair is silver and curly. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: The child of a Crown-heir, who enjoyed hunting, Zaffrab was taken on many hunting expeditions. He worked as a nervous Miller and found it very stressful. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Miller.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 600 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. His golden hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are green.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Bricklayer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. Being a Bricklayer kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Superior lock.