Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'9" and wears a black wide-brimmed hat and black clothes. His brown hair is braided into rings. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly hand crossbows and daggers. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length chestnut hair. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: Mary was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She moved out north to avoid the crime she committed. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help.

Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He is wearing a long, black cloak. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is brown and curly. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He got into the Mortician business at a young age. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He tends to his Mortician job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, In love, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a brown vest and prefers grey and violet shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. 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: Sold as a small child to a slaver, William was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Laborer for the past few years.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 400 gp.