Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears his chestnut hair up. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). 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: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Terse, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. He has a very tight haircut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. The war was a terrible time for him, and Wobbles does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He takes great joy in being the best Laborer in town.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His childhood dream was to be a Fortune-teller, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Fortune-teller again; and expand his business

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly morningstars and axes. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He uses divination through singing.

History: Born in the north to a Cook, Erevan learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He's also a talented Roofer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her golden hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Born to a Map Maker, her father struggled to pay the bills. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This man wears tattered old clothes, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has copper crest. He has red eyes and a black hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Shedinn was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Interpreter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Interpreter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 160 gp. Coral (110 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized violet coat, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Dwarven culture. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of goblins may trigger it at times.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Mindartis alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Many goblins want him driven away; and he wants revenge against goblins

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This malnourished woman sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has dark red hair. Her eyes are black and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Carpenter again; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She wears her chestnut hair up. Her blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Crown-heir but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. In her 18th year, her parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Elizabeth alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 50 gp.