Description: This slender man stands about 3'3". He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To be a Shoemaker again; and balancing his hectic life and new mercenary responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1200 gp. Tourmaline (120 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp).

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs. He carries with him a set of hammers, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

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. His childhood dream was to be a Servant, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Baker responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Amber (50 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His hair is short and black. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Dorn was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Commoner, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Commoner in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Dorn abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature crossbow.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has wavy yellow fur. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Violet garnet (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 120 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.