Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he tends to wear a large brown jacket. His hair is black and very short. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Cartwright responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Job, Religious, Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'0" and wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Bookbinder. A true patriot, Varis would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. Varis liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and seeks redemption

Bonds: Job, Military, Nature, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Thervan speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He got into the Masseuse business at a young age. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Thervan 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 Thervan. He became a Masseuse soon after.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He uses divination through singing.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. 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 Shoemaker. He became a Shoemaker soon after.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. Black pearl (600 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is typically in his Mortician uniform. His tied-back hair is red. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Gennal embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born in the east to a Mortician, Gennal learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mortician work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mortician work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Mortician for hire.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 10 pp. Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp).