Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His hair is short and auburn. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Alex was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. When Alex reached his early adolescence his Half-Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 20000 cp. Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hand crossbow.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 sp. Jade (130 gp).

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She likes to wear brown tank tops with yellow skirt. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her silver hair is cut short. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: This woman loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Vonana was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Rich, Military. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (300 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

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

Ideals: Justice, Optimist, Gifted, Athletic. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 310 gp.