Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His black hair is still thick. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Through the years after Shane was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Shane's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Deep green spinel (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Banded agate (15 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and green robe with the hood down. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Miller who has hired him part-time. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Miller but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Nicholas was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush, Rich, Military. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork manacles. 1 Simple lock.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and a wedding ring on his left hand. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a Bowyer, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sage work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sage work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Bonds: In love, Job, Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 600 gp. Golden pearl (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp).

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Architect. His hair is blonde and very short. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His tied-back hair is silver. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. Adelard liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Emotional, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 700 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate.