Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a tattered pair of loose yellow pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has wavy auburn hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born in the west to a Gardener, Vanuath learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. 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 Gardener. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Poor, In love, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Hematite (12 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp).

Description: He wears brown trousers with black and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Quarion was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Sage for hire.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 2000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a pastel deerstalker hat and pastel clothes. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his right hand. He has chestnut hair. His eyes are brown.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He takes great joy in being the best Scribe in town.

History: Dreali lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants his loneliness to end

Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Job, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has shaved his head bald. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Dreali 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. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is typically in his Ruler uniform, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'1" when asserting himself. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

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 sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ruler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ruler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Joker, Justice. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1200 gp.