Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has a hunchback. His black hair is braided into rings. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. 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. After months of barely getting by, Aerdeth 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 is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 300 pp. Obsidian (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears skinny pants and wears a grey and pastel robe with the hood down, marred by chocolates. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is greedy

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 100 gp. Blue quartz (4 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp).

Description: An older man who is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, white shirt, and brown tie, he is not a threatening figure. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He is a Navigator first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. After coming to the age of reason, Thamior took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp).

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. His golden hair is still thick. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 180 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp).