Description: He wears dull white sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sai, just in case. His hair is white and very short. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 300 gp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Silk rope.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears professional attire. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 13. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Gilbert abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 6000 sp. Hematite (6 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Banded agate (6 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and is pretty ugly. His head has been shaved. His ears are large.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is greedy

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Alexandrite (1200 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Fletcher. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Fletcher responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 38000 sp. Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

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

Flaws: Sensitive, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Peridot (60 gp). 1 Half-Plate.