Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a scythe, but if one is not available he will default to his greataxe. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1300 sp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He likes to wear tan tank tops with yellow pants. He has chestnut hair. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears tan trousers with black and green striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts and is in decent physical shape. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Enialis was born the youngest of three triplets. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the east were limited. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1100 sp. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and carries sickles. He has wavy blue hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: Morthos wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Ranger, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Joker. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her dark red hair is still thick. Her red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was granted martial powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Slave, Attractive. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 40 gp. Coral (120 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His parents enrolled him in a Rogue school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 60000 cp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Hourglass. 1 Disguise kit. 1 Good lock. 1 Spyglass.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her red hair is thinning but still full. She has blue eyes.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Anbera was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and balancing her hectic life and new guard responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 4000 sp. Amethyst (150 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp).