Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. 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: Doesn't want to be a Scribe and was forced into it by his family; and he is content

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 230 gp. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has moderate length golden hair. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Efferil was born on a far northern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Miner. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 210 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair is chestnut and curly. His black eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born in the north to a Mayor, Zephan learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job, In love. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 500 gp. Amethyst (110 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Amethyst (110 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a grey costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His brown hair is long and unkept. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears long strands of aquamarine and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His crest is rusty and curly. His half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Gifted from a young age, Sethrekar studied abroad. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 100 gp. Malachite (14 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.