Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull blue iron scale mail. His white hair is still thick. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 50 gp. Brown-green garnet (160 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has wavy brass crest. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is dressed in an above average manner. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Courier arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. After coming to the age of reason, Himo took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. Being a Courier kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 500 sp. White pearl (60 gp).

Description: 6'1" and muscular, this western woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her white crest is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are gold.

Personality: Arava speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her parents enrolled her in a Monk school at a young age so that she could practice her necromantic talents. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 800 sp.