Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Depressed, Fearful. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: 3'11" and muscular, this western man wears a brown vest and prefers blue and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: She dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with brown slacks. She carries a battered kukri and tarnished dagger as well. Her silver hair is heavily combed to the left. Her eyes are silver.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 290 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears professional attire. His hair is short and chestnut. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Fargrim 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 takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Chad hails from a village terrorized by drow. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Cook hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by drow. Chad was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing, marred by beers. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. She is baby faced.

Personality: Thodris hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. Her parents were killed by drow in a raid when she was still a young child. The drow captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her dark red hair is greasy and uncared for. Her black eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Ea was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature scimitar.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 3000 cp. Red-brown spinel (160 gp). 1 Simple lock.

Description: She wears professional attire, and she perpetually has her flail ready. Her chestnut hair is cut short. Her blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Crown-heir arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 40 pp.