Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Alston was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. Her silver hair is singed and shortened. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Sybil has worked very hard to control her curse. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. This red eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Burana wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Ranger, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her parents were killed by drow in a raid when she was still a young child. The drow captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and many drow want her driven away

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. He has no hair. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Glim hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Glim was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When Glim reached his early adolescence his Gnome mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Thunderstones. 1 Smokesticks. 3 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He typically wears violet cloth garments or leather armor. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. 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 is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1300 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.