Description: A 6'8" eastern man, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His brass crest is greasy and uncared for. His fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Carpenter. The war was a terrible time for him, and Shamash does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Carpenter. He's also a talented Bookbinder, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Carpenter responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing a long, pastel, dusty cloak, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His cinnamon fur is knotted and matted. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born to a Apothecary, his father struggled to pay the bills. He worked as a nervous Stableman and found it very stressful. He became a Stableman soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Philantrophist, Joker. Bonds: In love, Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 15000 sp. Black pearl (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His gold crest is knotted and matted. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Arjhan was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. A gifted student he started as a Sage, but he got bored and became a Fletcher. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a sage again

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. She has silver eyes.

Personality: She is a Adventurer first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. While she appears to be a normal Tiefling, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Family, Poor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and he perpetually has his sickle ready. His auburn hair is cut short. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Body Guard responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 230 gp.