Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a black deerstalker hat and black clothes. His bronze crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Nykkan enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Masseuse arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His childhood dream was to be a Bounty Hunter, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Harbek's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 3'6", this man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. His childhood dream was to be a Roofer, but he was a colossal failure. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1000 pp. Bloodstone (80 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Amber (140 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears skinny pants and wears a green and yellow robe with the hood down. He has no hair. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Banded agate (15 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male dresses like a well dressed Courier does. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has wavy blonde hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Fargas is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'3" and wears a white small hat and white clothes. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. She has green eyes.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Tailor. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Athletic. Bonds: Family, Religious, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He carries a battered rapier and tarnished lance as well. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is mildly Half-Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: William hails from a village terrorized by brigands. 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. William fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: She wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a trident, but if one is not available she will default to her hand crossbow. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her hand crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. She has dyed her greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Philomena was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 23000 cp.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She carries a battered falchion and tarnished spear as well. Her blonde hair is braided into rings. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Beggar. A true patriot, Yvonne would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gifted student she started as a Crown-heir, but she got bored and became a Beggar. She's also a talented Crown-heir, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Military, Debt. Occupation: Beggar

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

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.