Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull tan iron scale mail. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born in the east. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Tordek has worked very hard to control his curse. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he has a crush on the local merchant

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Secretive, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she tends to wear a large blue jacket. Her silver hair is long and unkept. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Performer. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Performer responsibilities is difficult; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and is renowned for her bright green dresses and hats. Her bronze crest is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 20 pp. Pink pearl (60 gp).

Description: This man usually wears his brown robe and has his morningstar always slung over his shoulder, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has gray fur. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his feathered brown hat.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is an amazing painter.

History: The child of a Barkeep, who enjoyed hunting, Shadow was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Barkeep; and he's in love

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1100 sp. Bloodstone (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Jet (80 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, violet shirt, and grey tie. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length blonde hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: Bolhild is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. The war was a terrible time for her, and Bolhild does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 4000 cp.