Description: He prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'5" when asserting himself. He has no hair. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Disease. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: She stands about 4'3" and wears suspenders and brown workpants. Her shirt is tan, and she wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is black and very short. She has amber eyes and a brown hat with a tan feather.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Valida was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. After a long history of fighting, Valida and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears black trousers with violet and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He sports a flattop hair cut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines silver.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. 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 raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Beggar arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gifted student he started as a Guard, but he got bored and became a Beggar. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1300 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Ar-Kaius lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Blacksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 5000 sp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'10". She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She keeps her long white hair kept up in a rat tail. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Hadwisa was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. After a long history of fighting, Hadwisa and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 gp.