Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His first spouse was a Shoemaker, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 200 gp. Obsidian (12 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'5" and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. He wears his auburn hair down. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. In his 15th 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 340 gp. Obsidian (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). 1 Superior lock.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her white crest is braided into rings. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1600 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat, he is not a threatening figure. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Hugh's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Hugh lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has worked as a Stableman like his mother before him.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Bonds: Family, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 60 gp.