Description: This tall, slender man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He stands about 5'10" and tends to wear a violet poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Baker for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new baker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Jade (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Hematite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a worn and beaten armor. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Frederick is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A freak accident while working with his Crown-heir father left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Extrovert, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Diggory was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Miner hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature crossbow.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 60000 cp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). White opal (600 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He dresses like a well dressed Apothecary does. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. He has violet eyes and a yellow hat with a black feather.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Mason profession.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He found a children's book about a Human Monk who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2900 sp. Moonstone (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.