Description: He wears a grey shirt, with a black mid length shorts with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, and he perpetually has his trident ready. He sports a flattop crest cut. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Rathkran hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born to a Mortician, his father struggled to pay the bills. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 190 gp.

Description: This man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He takes great joy in being the best Painter in town.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He worked as a nervous Painter and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to be a butcher again

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 190 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing, and is pretty ugly. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. 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 dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He is a Maurezhi in disguise. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his halberd with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He keeps his black fur in a pixie cut. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Drifting alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: 5'10" and muscular, this western man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized violet coat. His head has been shaved. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.