Description: He is a mite stocky and very much looks the part of a Mercenary. He has wavy black crest. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a healer again

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 800 gp. Eye agate (16 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is an amazing painter.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Gifted, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Server

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'4" when asserting himself. His hair is long and golden with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his feathered blue hat.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a brown costume with the symbols of luck on her torso. Sporting a golden mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her violet eyes.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Marshal they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Crown-heir, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Crown-heir and was forced into it by her family; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a tan coat. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Shamil has worked very hard to control her curse. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.