Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears an entirely red suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Traki was born with his father's beautiful face. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a scribe again

Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He carries with him a set of greataxes, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. He has silver eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1600 gp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp).

Description: A 6'1" western man, he wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. He has gray fur. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. Tree enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. 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 has worked as a Servant like his mother before him.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Nature, Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. 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 shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Erky hails from a village terrorized by brigands. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a falchion on his belt, and he perpetually has his falchion ready. His black fur is still thick. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1 Breastplate.