Description: He very much looks the part of a Cook. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Everard speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born in the north to a Cook, Everard learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 700 sp. Chrysoprase (40 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull pastel iron scale mail. Her black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Maiathah was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Maiathah decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful, Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 330 gp.

Description: An older woman who wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a longsword, but if one is not available she will default to her sickle, she is not a threatening figure. Her black hair is knotted and matted. This silver eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She moved out north to avoid the crime she committed. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His blonde hair is still thick. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Alexandre will drive conversation. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature axe.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He wears a white coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. He has a hunchback. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in the east to a Herbalist, Krimmon learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Sard (40 gp).