Description: He wears a black coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his greataxe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. 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 has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Stableman work with an outfit from a few towns over. Stableman work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 400 gp. Obsidian (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: This man is very fat, and is wearing a long, black cloak. His crest is short and white. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now owns his own business.

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

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 8000 sp. Chalcedony (60 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has no hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Vassago enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 600 gp. Red garnet (140 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'4" and muscular, this eastern woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are silver and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver ewer (80 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Tharivol was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Roofer. He became a Roofer soon after.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to be a server again

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 3000 gp. Star ruby (1200 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Amber (100 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Sard (50 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.