Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has shaved his head bald. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Carpenter. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gifted student he started as a Junk Dealer, but he got bored and became a Carpenter. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'11" when asserting himself. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His eyes are violet.

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 also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Peren was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Peren 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 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: His religion dominates his actions; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has a very tight haircut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane, Emotional. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 170 gp. Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp).

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is a Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Just what you see.