Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. 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 can speak with the recently deceased. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. Now he works as a writing tutor during his time off.

Motivation: He is content; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Terse, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 30000 cp. Rock crystal (80 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 6'6" and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. 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. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker. Flaws: Racist, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: Red-brown spinel (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a large black jacket. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He got into the Tanner business at a young age. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to reunite with his absent father

Flaws: Impulsive, Hedonist, Insane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.