Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He is portly but not overly obese. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born into a rich family. Through the years after Mantus was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Mantus's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Mantus and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: Moonstone (20 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp).

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He is a Bather first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bather work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bather 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: Expand his business; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eye agate (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Peridot (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 3'9" southern woman, she tends to wear a large brown jacket. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her parents enrolled her in a Wizard school at a young age so that she could practice her martial talents. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears long strands of ruby and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He keeps his long gray fur kept up in a rat tail. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A freak accident while working with his Blacksmith father left him crippled. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 280 pp. Moss agate (8 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is her passion; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Shoemaker and was forced into it by his family; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with black slacks. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gifted student he started as a Barkeep, but he got bored and became a Bounty Hunter. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1200 gp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has shaved his head bald. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Halimath 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. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: 5'11" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, blue shirt, and yellow tie. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 51. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. When William reached his early adolescence his Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Slave, Military. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 500 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp).