Description: A 5'3" southern man, he prefers to wear red clothing when he does not wear armor. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Nicholas was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Aquamarine (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Good lock.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she likes to wear yellow tank tops with blue skirt. Her hair is brown and curly. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She hates giants. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and revenge

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 300 gp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). Obsidian (8 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Full Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: He wears blue trousers with red and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He carries a battered sai and tarnished warhammer as well. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Crown-heir. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Crown-heir responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Military, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 4000 sp. Eye agate (10 gp).