Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears tattered old clothes. His black hair is singed and shortened. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. A true patriot, Thorpe would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 60 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is light but he possesses many violet ritualistic tattoos. He is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new bookbinder responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 270 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He wears a simple grey robe with violet stripes complete with hood, and carries swords. His red hair is long and unkept. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are a pleasant yellow.

Personality: Drifting hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Fletcher profession.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 2000 cp. Golden pearl (40 gp).