Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'1". He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants, and his gloved hand is found clutching a longsword. His silver hair is braided into rings. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Baern was born the youngest of three triplets. 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. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Flaws: Depressed, Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2100 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a blue vest and prefers violet and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Slave. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: This man dresses like a well dressed Shoemaker does, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His tied-back hair is golden. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Thomas hails from a village terrorized by brigands. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, brigands burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying north to reunite his family. He's also a talented Mayor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 700 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Krimmon isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. 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: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Carnelian (40 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His bronze crest is long and unkept. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Courier profession.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1100 gp. Coral (160 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Barrister

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

Possessions: 150 gp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman prefers to wear tan clothing when she does not wear armor and is in decent physical shape. Her silver hair is well kept. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born in the west. She worked as a nervous Mortician and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She wants revenge against brigands; and to be a beggar again

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His silver hair is cut short. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Rael will drive conversation. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Priest profession.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Through the years after Ella was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Ella's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Shy, Disease, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 90 pp.