Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a black shirt with thin white vertical stripes and red pants. His red crest is thinning but still full. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Mortician arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Mortician and was forced into it by his family; and to pay off his debts

Bonds: Job, Family, Rich, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has black hair. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Simon 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. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Simon was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Impulsive, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a sickle on his belt. He is physically well-built. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is a great chef.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Thorin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes., and carries hand crossbows. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She has hazel eyes and a grey hat with a violet feather.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her childhood dream was to be a Architect, but she was a colossal failure. She has achieved small success as a Junk Dealer.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 20 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a shortbow on her belt. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She has no hair. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Baker. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Baker responsibilities is difficult; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Azurite (15 gp). Sard (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.