Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born in the south. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 4000 gp. Violet garnet (1200 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Hematite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 2400 gp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears baggy grey pantaloons and a brown scarf. He has done his best to style his red fur to look like a famous performer. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born to a Map Maker, his mother struggled to pay the bills. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and balancing his hectic life and new bellfounder responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.