Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he very much looks the part of a Herbalist. His hair is chestnut and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in the south to a Herbalist, Frederick learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is silver and very short. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: He got into the Carter business at a young age. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She has no hair. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing music.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: This malnourished woman very much looks the part of a Banker. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gifted student she started as a Crown-heir, but she got bored and became a Banker. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and balancing her hectic life and new banker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 400 gp.