Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is violet, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mortician hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Thorpe fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Poor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 4000 cp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He tends to wear a large white jacket. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His ears are large.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 3'4". He dresses well, wearing red shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, and his gloved hand is found clutching a greataxe. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Farmer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A freak accident while working with his Fletcher father left him crippled. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: This man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has no hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: She stands about 6'4" and wears a worn and beaten armor. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her brown hair is well kept. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gray eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Mundane. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 300 gp.