Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear flannel, and is pretty ugly. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: To be a Animal Trainer again.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 700 sp. A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a black costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. He worked as a nervous Sage and found it very stressful. He tends to his Sage job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Nature, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 600 sp. Moss agate (14 gp).

Description: She wears black trousers with grey and black striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her trident, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. She has a long auburn ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She got into the Engraver business at a young age. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Elven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Elven doctor. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Engraver for hire.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist, Insane. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This late middle aged man wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants and is in decent physical shape. He has styled his bronze crest well, parting it to the left. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Mreksh was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Mreksh was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman wears just a pastel suit, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her lavender fur is unkempt and raggedy. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in the south to a Sage, Nimble learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. After a long history of fighting, Nimble and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to be a herbalist again

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Sage

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

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Thomas liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Small steel mirror.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Stylist. His crest is cut close to his head. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Insane, Emotional, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is wearing a long, blue cloak. Her deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Slave, Guardian. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 800 sp.