Description: He dresses like a well dressed Miner does. He carries a battered greatsword and tarnished bastard sword as well. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nicholas fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Miner responsibilities is difficult; and to be a animal trainer again

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: This man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'3" and dresses like a well dressed Actor does. She has no hair. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: Rosalind is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

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

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 300 gp. Alexandrite (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and black handkerchief worn on her left side. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born in the east. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 200 gp.