Description: He prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly quarterstaffs and spears. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are blue.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Raer took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up quarterstaff and armor he uses now. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her white hair is knotted and matted. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady violet eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Carpenter but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Andry liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 2000 cp. 3 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: She is lean but muscular and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her chestnut hair is braided into rings. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gold eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Damaia was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bastard sword.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 sp. Citrine (20 gp).

Description: An older man who dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are likewise black.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Secretive, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his bastard sword with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'9" when asserting himself. His brown fur is thinning but still full. His yellow eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed brown hat.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 380 gp.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He keeps his long dark red hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a green coat. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has gold eyes.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. 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: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Mercenary they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Beggar, and she later adopted a second daughter.

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 regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Religious, Family, Debt. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. She has a hunchback. She has styled her golden hair well, parting it to the right. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature kukri.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dragonborn artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Just what you see.