Description: This malnourished man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Aust was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student he started as a Laborer, but he got bored and became a Scribe. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Scribe responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chalcedony (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a warhammer, but if one is not available he will default to his flail. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. 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-brother.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Locksmith and was forced into it by his family; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears tattered old clothes and is in decent physical shape. His black hair is lengthy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.