Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is blue, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. His blue crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Sage for hire.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and balancing his hectic life and new sage responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her ears are large.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. After coming to the age of reason, Ootah took it upon herself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 400 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. With wild white hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Trym was born with her father's beautiful face. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Barrister. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Cynical, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate. 1 Full Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is wearing a long, black cloak, and is pretty ugly. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Anakis will drive conversation. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a glaive, but if one is not available he will default to his flail, and is pretty ugly. His blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is an amazing painter.

History: Ur-Lasu lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.