Description: He wears dull black sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed mace, just in case. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Grûblik was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Guard. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She sports a flattop crest cut. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gold.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She is an amazing painter.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She was granted arcane powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and many giants want her driven away

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 400 gp. Citrine (70 gp). 1 Backpack. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Good lock.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. After a long history of fighting, Elysande and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she feels threatened by others

Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a black tunic with grey highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gifted student he started as a Layabout, but he got bored and became a Painter. He has achieved small success as a Painter.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).