Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears a worn and beaten armor, marred by beers. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. He has wavy white hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1200 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull green iron scale mail. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Naeris's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Naeris was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Some 7 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Naeris never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, In love, Military. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'2" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. Her black hair is thinning but still full. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Barber profession.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by giants. Portia was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: To be a Barber again; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 6'1" northern woman, she wears long strands of sapphire and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her crest is scarlet and curly. Her red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Gilkass's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Slave, Attractive. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 100 sp.