Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is chestnut and very short. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Hunter.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and someone believes him a fraud

Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer, Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Peridot (40 gp).

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears his brass crest down. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 10000 cp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp).

Description: She is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering her clean studded leather. She is portly but not overly obese. She keeps her long white hair kept up in a rat tail. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a Butcher, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She worked as a nervous Engraver and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and expand her business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a mace, but if one is not available she will default to her pickaxe. She has wavy red hair. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. The war was a terrible time for her, and Vaina does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Vaina was born the youngest of three triplets. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Vaina was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 800 gp.