Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears his golden hair down. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He dropped out of school to support his sick father, and resented it. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 2100 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his red robe. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. 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. Being a Dyer kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. Pink pearl (130 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Jade (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. 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 Soapmaker. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Nature, Job, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 500 gp. Peridot (80 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Gifted from a young age, Laucian studied abroad. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 700 gp. Chrysoberyl (130 gp).