Description: An older man who dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, he is not a threatening figure. His black hair is singed and shortened. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his feathered grey hat.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: Thorin lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: He is a husky man, who prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His red hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Vanuath lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he dresses well, wearing pastel shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His fur is beige and curly. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

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 has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: Cloud was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Amber (130 gp).

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She carries a battered scythe and tarnished mace as well. Her white hair is singed and shortened. Her silver eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in the north to a Unemployed, Armara learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Banded mail.