Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a simple tan robe with green stripes complete with hood. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to end his boredom

Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 300 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Blacksmith. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Aldous has worked very hard to control his curse. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Blacksmith responsibilities is difficult; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is long and brown with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 700 gp. Rich purple corundum (1400 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. His silver hair is long and unkept. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is a Shepherd first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is a great chef.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 300 gp.