Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is cut close to his head. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: She stands about 4'10" and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her head has been shaved. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her blonde hair is well kept. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Kristryd was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. 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. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. Her crest is short and black. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy, Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears professional attire. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Jezebeth took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up pickaxe and armor she uses now. After a long history of fighting, Jezebeth and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a kukri on his belt, and is pretty ugly. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame, and she perpetually has her falchion ready. Her white hair is cut short. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is a Body Guard first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Vistra was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her necromantic talents. She has worked as a Body Guard like her mother before her.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 29000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a Shepherd first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. In his youth he was a Fletcher, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger brother on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Logical. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: Standing 4'8", this woman wears yellow robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a sai, but if one is not available she will default to her club. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered east to less war torn lands. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy, Mundane, PTSD. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 400 sp.