Description: This late middle aged man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat and is in decent physical shape. He has a very tight haircut. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Architect business.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Through the years after Vanuath was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Vanuath's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Vanuath and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he is content

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 800 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 plays an instrument quite well.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Detective for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to be a stableman again

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 100 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is a Bricklayer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: Dayereth was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He's also a talented Detective, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Detective again; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 160 pp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'4" and is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, blue shirt, and white tie. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small green clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Joker, Opinionated. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Merchant, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'4" when asserting himself. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born in the east to a Merchant, Enialis learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Disciplined, Joker. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 400 gp. Banded agate (10 gp).