Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears long strands of ruby and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Bather. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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 Bather. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp).

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and carries morningstars. He has a very tight haircut. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Arannis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. After a long history of fighting, Arannis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 200 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 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 (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and balancing his hectic life and new cook responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Rose (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.