Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Cask was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents enrolled him in a Rogue school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Mayor for hire.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp).

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His orange fur is smooth and relatively long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are yellow.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Lone fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Military. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: She wears an entirely violet suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and she perpetually has her rapier ready. She has moderate length blonde hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady hazel eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a halberd, but if one is not available she will default to her greatsword. Her white fur is singed and shortened. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 90 pp. Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Emerald (800 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His red hair is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a Apothecary first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of goblins may trigger it at times.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: This woman wears tattered old clothes, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has styled her blue hair well, parting it to the right. She is baby faced.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Cartwright born in the past three hundred years. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Beleth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She wears her blonde hair down. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is her passion; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 60000 cp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with green slacks. His black hair is lengthy. He wears an eyepatch.

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 is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Junk Dealer mother left him crippled. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: The child of a Beggar, who enjoyed hunting, Dreali was taken on many hunting expeditions. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family, Debt. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 800 gp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Jade (60 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp).