Description: He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a red coat with grey slacks. He has no hair. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. 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 ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Bounty Hunter for the past few years.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 900 pp. Malachite (10 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and tends to wear a large grey jacket. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He got into the Sage business at a young age. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Varis alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is typically in his Soapmaker uniform. He is portly but not overly obese. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He got into the Soapmaker business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Soapmaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Soapmaker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Bather, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Flaws: Disease, Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 290 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe, marred by sweets. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Priest work with an outfit from a few towns over. Priest work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a baker again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 230 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Himo alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 pp. Star ruby (600 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Coral (50 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Jet (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.