Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. 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 snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 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: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His black hair is still thick. His eyes are silver and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and doesn't want to be a cartwright and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 19000 sp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is green, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His first spouse was a Sculptor, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1500 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.