Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a tight fitting pastel shirt and pants. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born in the west to a Cartwright, Roland learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His parents enrolled him in a Warrior school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Cartwright and was forced into it by his family; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 800 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear white tank tops with yellow pants. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Aldous was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Map Maker again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, PTSD. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 800 gp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Peridot (80 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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 Spice Merchant. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful, Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 500 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp).

Description: He has a missing right leg. He dresses like a well dressed Actor does. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Bernard was born the youngest of three triplets. He worked as a nervous Actor and found it very stressful. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Actor for the past few years.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Sensitive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is content; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.