Description: A moderately attractive man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Marshal. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Aelar is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Aelar was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Glassblower again; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Religious. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 140 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp).

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Eberdeb and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Slave. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Holy water.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ralf will drive conversation. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Average lock.

Description: She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her scythe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. Her black hair is still thick. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She has all her life been fascinated with music.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Layabout for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Star rose quartz (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp).

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery, and he perpetually has his scimitar ready. He has wavy chestnut hair. This red eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Butcher profession.

History: Zepar 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. His childhood dream was to be a Butcher, but he was a colossal failure. 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: Wants to open a new tavern; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born in the south to a Tanner, Boddynock learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Tanner for the past few years.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to raise his children well

Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive, Family, Religious, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She has a long chestnut ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing singing.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 became a Shoemaker soon after.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and balancing her hectic life and new shoemaker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 400 sp. Malachite (16 gp). 1 Superior lock.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, In love. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His rusty crest is braided into rings. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 20 pp.