Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a brown costume with the symbols of magic on his torso, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Layabout born in the past three hundred years. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Layabout responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: In love, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has wavy red hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her violet eyes.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born into a rich family. In her 18th year, her parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Morana alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it; and she wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is renowned for her bright yellow dresses and hats. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Apothecary. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. In her 18th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Griselda alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Apothecary responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a blue coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He takes great joy in being the best Merchant in town.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a 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 leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. The war was a terrible time for him, and Hoshgrish does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Hoshgrish was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 4000 cp.