Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear pastel clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a very tight haircut. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Carrie never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and balancing his hectic life and new engraver responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Onyx (30 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red garnet (80 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Hematite (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he tends to wear a large grey jacket. His hair is chestnut and curly. His green eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed grey hat.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a tight fitting yellow shirt and pants. His hair is chestnut and curly. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. After a long history of fighting, Himo and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 400 gp.