Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur, Fighting, Gifted, Impeccable. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a greataxe, but if one is not available she will default to her hand crossbow. She keeps her silver crest in a flapper bob. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are red.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Thava hails from a village terrorized by orcs. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has worked as a Blacksmith like her mother before her.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and expand her business

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His head has been shaved. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Mozfel was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He worked as a nervous Blacksmith and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Shoemaker again; and expand his business

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

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1500 sp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has slicked back brown hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. She uses divination through singing.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 300 gp. Tourmaline (110 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp).

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has moderate length red hair. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Alberich was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears dull brown sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed bastard sword, just in case. He wears his brown fur up. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines yellow.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. 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: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Architect. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 240 pp. Onyx (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp).

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and she perpetually has her greatsword ready. Her white hair is cut short. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Mary grew up listening to her father's many stories. Mary was born on a far southern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Blacksmith. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 62. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Gifted from a young age, Dworic studied abroad. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. 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 has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: The child of a Mortician, who enjoyed hunting, Zaffrab was taken on many hunting expeditions. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 400 sp.