Description: This tall, slender man is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Blacksmith profession.

History: Born in the south to a Painter, Diggory learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with yellow colored cloaks and clothing. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Gifted from a young age, Cory studied abroad. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Cory was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

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

Ideals: Gifted, Professionalism. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 100 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'10" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a robe, a symbol of magic around her neck, and a quarterstaff on her belt. Her chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. 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. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Egelina fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 300 gp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a bastard sword on his belt. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Gifted from a young age, Roger studied abroad. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 600 gp.