Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears dull red sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed hand crossbow, just in case. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ortegar grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He found a children's book about a Halfling Warrior who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Freshwater pearl (10 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears a green tunic with red highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His brass crest is knotted and matted. His skin is flawless and his red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. After a long history of fighting, Nadarr and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, brown shirt, and yellow tie. With bright brown hair. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing singing.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. Now she works as a singing tutor during her time off.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Addict, Insane. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and very much looks the part of a Knight. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Bookbinder again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 30 gp.