Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He wears his brown hair down. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. After coming to the age of reason, Koeth took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 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.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He is typically in his Miner uniform. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. 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 dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Bookbinder again; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: He typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His fur is cut close to his head. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. Trail enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This malnourished man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull white iron scale mail. His black hair is singed and shortened. He has gleaming, smiling white eyes.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Ekemon abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1200 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.