Description: He wears black painted combat armor at almost all times, and he perpetually has his flail ready. His brass crest is singed and shortened. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: She prefers to wear flannel, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'2" when asserting herself. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Gifted from a young age, Robbie studied abroad. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Brewer; and she's in love

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Bonds: Religious, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 310 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing a long, violet, dusty cloak. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He takes great joy in being the best Server in town.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Raymond was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Server

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. 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 in the west. His divine abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 280 gp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His black hair is singed and shortened. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his feathered violet hat.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a Bather, his father struggled to pay the bills. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears long strands of jet and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and is pretty ugly. With wild silver hair. She has amber eyes and a grey hat with a blue feather.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She comes from a rich western family. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To end her boredom.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family, Debt. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: She sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is an amazing painter.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Carpenter responsibilities is difficult; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her white hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Jeweler arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and doesn't want to be a jeweler and was forced into it by her family

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This northern woman has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She wears a colorful flower in her chestnut hair. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing poetry.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 130 gp.