Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Naal was born with his mother's beautiful face. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver pearl (140 gp). Sard (50 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his pickaxe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt, and is pretty ugly. His red hair is cut short. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Aramil wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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 knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To be a Sage again; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1200 gp. Jade (40 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Jade (40 gp). Zircon (80 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Ivellios alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Ivellios was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Poor, Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 280 pp. Blue quartz (15 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Zircon (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His head has been shaved. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Iolite (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp).

Description: He wears pastel leather gloves, a pastel jacket, and tight pants. He is physically well-built. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length black hair. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He's in love; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Iolite (60 gp). Amber (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Rose (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.