Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he very much looks the part of a Blacksmith. His dark red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are silver and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. The war was a terrible time for him, and Akmen does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Akmen has worked very hard to control his curse. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 30000 cp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Moss agate (13 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His brass crest is matted, messy, and big. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Fisher who has hired him part-time. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. 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 Fisher. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to settle down with his crush

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Has a crush, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 200 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has wavy dark red hair. He wears a mask on his face.

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 is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. After a long history of fighting, Mordai and his spouse have recently divorced.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Obsidian (9 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp).

Description: This malnourished man is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 240 pp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp).