Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He usually wears his blue robe and has his pickaxe always slung over his shoulder, marred by sweets. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He got into the Mason business at a young age. 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 is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 800 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp).

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Bellfounder does. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Theriatis grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Theriatis. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Theriatis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears professional attire. His red hair is lengthy. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. A gifted student he started as a Guard, but he got bored and became a Shoemaker. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and wants his loneliness to end

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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 does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2600 gp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a fancy black suit. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Mortician arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 800 pp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp).