Description: He stands about 5'4" and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are violet.

Personality: Nicholas hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2000 gp. Tourmaline (140 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and red handkerchief worn on his left side. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Ugly, Lazy, Mundane. Bonds: Guardian, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears an entirely black suit with yellow socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has no hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 120 gp. Jet (140 gp). 2 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he dresses like a well dressed Scribe does. His gold crest is still thick. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Revenge; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 gp.