Description: A 6'3" western man, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Justin grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 400 gp. Amethyst (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Hematite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is dressed in an above average manner, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Percival lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Some 2 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Percival never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 40000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is typically in her Soapmaker uniform. Her chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She worked as a nervous Soapmaker and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 800 gp. Chalcedony (30 gp). 1 Banded mail.