Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears bulky brown painted plate armor. His brown fur is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 4000 cp. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a red costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Shoemaker business.

History: He was born in the north. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Azurite (9 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has moderate length white fur. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He carries with him a set of scimitars on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson white hat.

Personality: He is a Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He comes from a rich western family. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). He's also a talented Mayor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 200 pp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Jacinth (8000 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is green, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time, and is pretty ugly. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Mayor. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Ar-Kaius lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Silk rope.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a white cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Tanglar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Passionate, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: She stands about 4'0" and likes to wear grey tank tops with brown skirt. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She wears her silver hair up. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She takes great joy in being the best Barkeep in town.

History: Gillyd was born with her father's beautiful face. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Bonds: Enemies, Job, Attractive, In love. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 500 sp.