Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'9". He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, and his gloved hand is found clutching a scythe. He sports a flattop hair cut. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Bernard grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Coral (160 gp). Moss agate (8 gp).

Description: Standing 6'3", this man wears a brown tunic with yellow highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has shaved his head bald. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Bonds: Enemies, Military, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has a very tight haircut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: He was born in the west. Rolf was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Locksmith. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. 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. 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. Juliana fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Family, Military. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 6000 sp.