Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears dull tan sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed dagger, just in case. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Shump was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Bowyer. After a long history of fighting, Shump and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has green eyes and a black hat with a violet feather.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Religious. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: An older man who very much looks the part of a Herbalist, he is not a threatening figure. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Herbalist arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He worked as a nervous Herbalist and found it very stressful. He has achieved small success as a Herbalist.

Motivation: To be a Unemployed again; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 600 sp. Peridot (60 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His head has been shaved. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson white hat.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He worked as a nervous Shoemaker and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 11000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.