Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His white hair is singed and shortened. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Navigator. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Traki was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Bookbinder again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Star rose quartz (20 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Coral (70 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He is portly but not overly obese. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Interpreter. 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: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. 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: Wants to work out more often; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 4000 sp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat. His golden hair is cut short. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Barrister hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Poor, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 800 gp. Black pearl (1100 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe, and carries quarterstaffs. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. 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: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. A gifted student he started as a Servant, but he got bored and became a Herbalist. He has worked as a Herbalist like his father before him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a white coat with brown slacks and is in decent physical shape. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed brown hat.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born to a Stableman, his father struggled to pay the bills. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He tends to his Unemployed job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 800 pp. Obsidian (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.