Description: A plain young-adult man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Lucan was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Lucan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1000 pp. Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Jade (70 gp). Rose (80 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Jade (70 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 6'10", this man wears a fancy black suit. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has gray eyes and a black hat with a white feather.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. A friendly and beautiful Half-Orc, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to protect his home

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 80000 cp. Black pearl (300 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 4'9" and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She wears her auburn hair up. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature, Rich, Military. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He carries with him a set of maces on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Hobart is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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. 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. Hobart fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Painter

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

Possessions: 300 gp. Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 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 portly but not overly obese. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Shepherd. He is obsessed with his god.

History: The child of a Courier, who enjoyed hunting, Dreali was taken on many hunting expeditions. 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: His religion dominates his actions; and sabotage a competitor

Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 400 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with red colored cloaks and clothing. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His ears are large.

Personality: Howard is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born into a rich family. A freak accident while working with his Performer father left him crippled. 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 is greedy.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 270 gp. 3 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: She is a mite stocky and is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she is content

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. Thrak was born on a far eastern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Laborer. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Flaws: Sensitive, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Peridot (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length auburn hair. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Emma was born with her father's beautiful face. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she is greedy

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 130 gp.