Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes., and he perpetually has his flail ready. His white crest has been sun bleached extensively. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Heskan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Average lock.

Description: He wears a tan shirt, with a black mid length shorts with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He carries with him a set of crossbows, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and she is content

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1700 sp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp).

Description: Standing 2'9", this woman wears tattered old clothes. She wears her white hair down. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Pearl was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her parents enrolled her in a Warrior school at a young age so that she could practice her druidic talents. She was granted druidic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a green coat with brown slacks. His hair is red and very short. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 400 sp.