Description: He stands about 3'3" and is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and blue handkerchief worn on his left side. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His auburn hair is braided into rings. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He tends to his Hunter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Thunderstones. 1 Thunderstones. 1 Smokesticks.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Tomi hails from a village terrorized by illithids. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Baker. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'2". He wears green trousers with white and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Baradad was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1600 gp. Jasper (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Citrine (70 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured, and is pretty ugly. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Ruler arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Ruler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ruler work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing her hectic life and new ruler responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 28000 cp.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He likes to wear yellow tank tops with violet pants. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Spice Merchant. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.