Description: This man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His head has been shaved. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Mercenary arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Onyx (60 gp).

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Conrad hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Spyglass.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. With wild brown hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She carries with her a set of clubs on her belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. She has slicked back black hair. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her top brown hat.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Because her mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her father from journeying south to reunite her family. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 700 gp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp).