Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'2". He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor, and his gloved hand is found clutching a kukri. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. He is baby faced.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. 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. After months of barely getting by, Arannis managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies, Nature, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 2000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a tan shirt with thin black vertical stripes and brown pants. His golden hair is cut short. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Paelias was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Interpreter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Interpreter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Interpreter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and expand his business

Flaws: Sensitive, Mundane. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1100 gp. Silver pearl (150 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a violet collared shirt and black pants. He accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. He has blue eyes and a violet hat with a black feather.

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 afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born into a rich family. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Tailor again; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1900 gp. Azurite (10 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a brown shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and blue pants. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His red hair is cut short. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. 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 Hunter. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he has a crush on the local bather

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Hematite (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Sard (40 gp).

Description: This man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Soapmaker arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).