Description: This late middle aged man wears a tan costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso and is in decent physical shape. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tourmaline (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Black pearl (400 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

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. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Nim was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Zircon (40 gp).