Description: A middle-aged man, he is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and tan handkerchief worn on his left side, and is pretty ugly. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Persistence, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This malnourished man is wearing a long, tan cloak. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Mozikth was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Beggar they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Hunter, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He wears his red hair up. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Caeldrim's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Black pearl (700 gp).

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His brown hair is thinning but still full. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

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. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Slave. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Pink pearl (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Banded agate (11 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. 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 is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Scribe business.

History: He comes from a rich western family. Gorfel abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Professionalism, Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 160 gp.