Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears professional attire. He has wavy black hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. 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: He seems to be bored by most things; and he is content

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Jasper (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He keeps his chestnut hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother 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. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Red spinel (60 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He wears his brown hair up. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Clerebold is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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. A true patriot, Gimble would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Gimble lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Adventurer, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Bonds: Family, Military, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 6000 gp. Violet garnet (1400 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Jade (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Coral (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He usually wears his green robe and has his hammer always slung over his shoulder. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is obsessed with his god.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 700 sp. Red spinel (60 gp).