Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a yellow costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in the west to a Weaver, Ahvain learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. 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: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 20 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a green shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His crest is black and curly. This red eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Bharash lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2000 cp. Brown-green garnet (50 gp).

Description: This man wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a pickaxe, but if one is not available he will default to his greatsword. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his left hand. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Heian was born the youngest of three triplets. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. 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: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 600 sp. Rhodochrosite (6 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She is an epitome of beauty. Her hair is red and curly. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Merla grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Merla. She has worked as a Brewer like her mother before her.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 42000 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. She wears a mask on her face.

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 pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Ruler. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Ruler responsibilities is difficult; and to be a spy again

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His bronze crest is braided into rings. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is mildly Dragonborn supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 3'3" and wears a red armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. He has moderate length red hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He hates Halflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Dragonborn activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dragonborn doctor. 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 money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Forgetful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This late middle aged woman very much looks the part of a Barber and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Barber for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is greedy

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with pastel colored cloaks and clothing. He wears a colorful flower in his black fur. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, gnolls burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying west to reunite his family. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls.

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Alexandrite (300 gp).