Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His hair is long and black with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. 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 Guard. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 800 gp. Amethyst (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Amethyst (100 gp).

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He is physically well-built. His black hair is still thick. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sword.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Military, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 12000 sp. Violet garnet (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Citrine (30 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 30000 sp. Eye agate (5 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). 1 Disguise kit. 1 Hourglass.

Description: He likes to wear grey tank tops with pastel pants. He carries with him a set of halberds, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 4000 cp. Old masterpiece painting (700 gp).

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Map Maker does. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears his blonde hair down. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: The child of a Knight, who enjoyed hunting, Gerard was taken on many hunting expeditions. 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 Map Maker. He has worked as a Map Maker like his father before him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 50 pp. Silver pearl (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). 1 Antitoxin.