Description: This late middle aged man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it and is in decent physical shape. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. He has hazel eyes and a brown hat with a white feather.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Bricklayer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Stableman arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Aerdeth liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'9" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Blacksmith. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born into a rich family. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Hunter grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Hunter. Being a Blacksmith kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she wears baggy brown pantaloons and a grey scarf. She wears her silver hair down. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Soapmaker born in the past three hundred years. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. When Callybon reached her early adolescence her Gnome mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: This light-skinned male wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Oblar grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Oblar grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Oblar. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 170 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has dyed her greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. To her fellows she 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: Riswynn hails from a village terrorized by brigands. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 130 gp. Hematite (7 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Fletcher. Her hair is red and curly. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with singing. She constantly tries to fill her life with singing. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. After a long history of fighting, Birel and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 gp. Eye agate (16 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Hematite (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple red line shooting up and back down. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

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

History: Travok was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sculptor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 5000 cp.