Description: An older man who wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs, he is not a threatening figure. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His childhood dream was to be a Banker, but he was a colossal failure. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Bellfounder for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 900 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with yellow colored cloaks and clothing. His rusty crest, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nadarr grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Sculptor. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Sculptor for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a brown costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born into a rich family. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and expand his business

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

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 a white shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and brown pants. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Gifted from a young age, Skûn studied abroad. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying south to reunite his family. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears black trousers with pastel and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His fur, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Job, Military. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 30000 cp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.