Description: This younger middle-aged man has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His tied-back hair is blonde. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Rûg never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She likes to wear white tank tops with red skirt. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'7" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is typically in his Doctor uniform. His black fur is braided into rings. His eyes are yellow and catlike.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Dynamic was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Dynamic has worked very hard to control his curse. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 100 gp. 3 Alchemist’s fire. 5 Acid flasks. 5 Acid flasks. 4 Smokesticks.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shortbow, but if one is not available he will default to his hammer. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To be a Shepherd again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Religious, Job, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he very much looks the part of a Apothecary. His dark red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He takes great joy in being the best Apothecary in town.

History: Born to a Fortune-teller, his father struggled to pay the bills. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 300 gp.