Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a blue coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the right. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Boddynock is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His parents enrolled him in a Fighter school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is wearing a long, black cloak. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born in the west. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 30000 sp. Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Sard (70 gp). Red garnet (50 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Dilettante they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Server, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to unite with his brother

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Sardonyx (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she wears a simple brown robe with blue stripes complete with hood. Her auburn hair is singed and shortened. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her druidic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 9000 sp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and is pretty ugly. Her crest is brass and very short. Her red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Her childhood dream was to be a Ploughman, but she was a colossal failure. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Adventurer.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. She wears a colorful flower in her auburn hair. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her small brown hat.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Rosalind was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In her 14th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his club, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Soveliss lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is dark but he possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Hamil lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His green crest is braided into rings. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a Soapmaker first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: Expand his business; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.