Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a red coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Kelter alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Kelter was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Ideals: Optimist, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 9000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She likes to wear violet tank tops with pastel skirt. Her white hair is singed and shortened. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: This woman loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Artistic, Extrovert, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a simple blue robe with white stripes complete with hood. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. He is baby faced.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Azaki was raised in a hard working conservative environment. After coming to the age of reason, Azaki took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is long and golden with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. He has gray eyes and a grey hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Beggar. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He's also a talented Layabout, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and his religion dominates his actions

Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor, Family, Religious. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. She keeps her auburn hair in a flapper bob. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Antinua grew up listening to her father's many stories. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: American accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light yellow in addition to tight pants. He carries with him a set of spears, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. He has brown eyes and a yellow hat with a green feather.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He is a Slaad in disguise. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears bulky white painted plate armor. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her copper crest is braided into rings. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.