Description: A middle-aged man, he wears baggy red pantaloons and a black scarf, and is pretty ugly. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Howard is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born in the east. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her quarterstaff, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. Her hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. After coming to the age of reason, Huru took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 800 sp. Moonstone (30 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a glaive on his belt. His red hair is cut short. He has hazel eyes.

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. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 500 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This light-skinned male is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born in the east to a Brewer, Lorm learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

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

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 120 gp.