Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Theren is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Theren lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He became a Mason soon after.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 800 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 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 (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 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.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His brown hair is still thick. His ears are large.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. Himo enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the south to a Cook, Himo learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Cook responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1000 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Bricklayer. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he's in love

Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2000 gp. White pearl (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Jet (140 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.