Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has a tattooed face.

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 has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. After months of barely getting by, Patrick managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker brown hat.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gifted student he started as a Cook, but he got bored and became a Merchant. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He wears his golden hair up. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ernest will drive conversation. He is an amazing painter.

History: Ernest was born the youngest of three triplets. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 20000 cp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a fancy yellow suit. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork manacles. 1 Hourglass.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Cory is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born in the south to a Painter, Cory learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and revenge

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 23000 sp. Amethyst (90 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.