Description: This late middle aged man very much looks the part of a Stylist and is in decent physical shape. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Stylist. He has worked as a Stylist like his father before him.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 800 sp. Pink pearl (140 gp).

Description: This eastern woman wears green trousers with brown and pastel striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her white crest is singed and shortened. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: This man is very fat, and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Spy. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Anselm embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Anselm 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. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears his brown hair up. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

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. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the south were limited. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. Her moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Marshal responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 110 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His blonde hair is long and unkept. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. He carries with him a set of morningstars on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. His blue crest is greasy and uncared for. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Mreksh was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Mreksh's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with brown slacks. She keeps her chestnut hair in a flapper bob. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born to a Glassblower, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered north to less war torn lands. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 300 gp.