Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. A true patriot, Barendd would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

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. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Amethyst (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp).

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears a red costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Navigator work with an outfit from a few towns over. Navigator work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He struck the Navigator job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Navigator responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a grey coat. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her golden hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Jeweler again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 100 sp. Onyx (80 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair is golden and very short. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Geoffrey was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Through the years after Geoffrey was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Geoffrey's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Revenge; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 130 pp.

Description: A 6'0" northern man, he wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Job, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 110 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp).

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. His silver hair is braided into rings. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A freak accident while working with his Beggar mother left him crippled. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Manfred was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: She wears a grey shirt with thin green vertical stripes and black pants. She is physically well-built. She has wavy red hair. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Healer arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'3" when asserting himself. His copper crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 22. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born into a rich family. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to pay off his debts

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Debt, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 80 pp.