Description: This man is very fat, and wears just a violet suit. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Mindartis was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She takes great joy in being the best Beggar in town.

History: She was born into a rich family. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Beggar for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Priest again.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is wearing a long, blue cloak. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length white hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 700 pp. Citrine (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Jade (150 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'2". He wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born in the west to a Beggar, Hupe learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. 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 Beggar. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Greedy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 14000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with black slacks. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Althaea was born the youngest of three triplets. Althaea was born on a far southern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Healer. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Flaws: Impulsive, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His yellow leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His red crest is long and unkept. His fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Gargax has worked very hard to control his curse. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. His golden hair is long and unkept. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Bookbinder born in the past three hundred years. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

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

Possessions: 10000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.