Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His head has been shaved. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Gerald was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 390 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears baggy brown pantaloons and a yellow scarf. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting dire rats, the young Theobald began to lead the lost caravan. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Expand his business; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 700 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a pastel armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He keeps his long gray fur kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'3", this woman wears a white vest and prefers black and red shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her red hair is wavy and long. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Hrathy was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her father worked until she suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. She had to support her now crippled father and took her father's old job. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Black pearl (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is a great chef.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the south were limited. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 270 gp.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She bought a shortbow and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To be a Barber again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Sardonyx (60 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her kukri, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. Her deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her parents enrolled her in a Paladin school at a young age so that she could practice her arcane talents. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes. and is in decent physical shape. His fur is short and black. His eyes are copper.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is a great chef.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man usually wears his yellow robe and has his morningstar always slung over his shoulder, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. 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 feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Passionate, Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 260 gp.