Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing a long, brown cloak. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He got into the Carter business at a young age. 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. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull green iron scale mail. His white hair is long and unkept. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She is portly but not overly obese. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Flaws: Hedonist, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 330 gp. 4 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This western woman tends to wear a large black jacket. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her white crest is greasy and uncared for. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is dressed in an above average manner. Her dark red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a Adventurer first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she has money and likes to spend it

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He carries a battered greatsword and tarnished spear as well. His hair is silver and very short. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a Server first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born in the south to a Server, Thorin learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Server work with an outfit from a few towns over. Server work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Server for hire.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave. Occupation: Server

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and a wedding ring on her right hand. She has no crest. Her eyes are likewise gold. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: He wears baggy violet pantaloons and a white scarf. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Thamior 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 Thamior. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her hair is long and black with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her small yellow hat.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered west to less war torn lands. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 30 gp.