Description: An older man who wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. This gray eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Revenge; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is a great chef.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He worked as a nervous Guard and found it very stressful. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Guard for hire.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 7000 sp. Peridot (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Black pearl (500 gp).

Description: She very much looks the part of a Bather. She carries with her a set of pickaxes on her belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. She keeps her silver hair in a flapper bob. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the east. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 240 gp. Amber (110 gp). 1 Silver holy symbol.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has dyed his greying blue hair a little too much giving a sharp blue color. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born to a Roofer, his father struggled to pay the bills. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1900 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. Her tied-back hair is black. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Meriele is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born in a small plains village. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. Being a Servant kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a simple green robe with red stripes complete with hood. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length red crest. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 700 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. Her brown hair is knotted and matted. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Her parents enrolled her in a Adept school at a young age so that she could practice her psionic talents. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears tattered old clothes. He has a very tight haircut. 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 considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 600 gp. Hematite (8 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His blonde hair is lengthy. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Pallabar was born with his mother's beautiful face. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 140 gp.