Description: This malnourished man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Oren hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting gnolls, the young Oren began to lead the lost caravan. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 20000 cp. Sard (40 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is baby faced.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Cimer was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His gold crest has been sun bleached extensively. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Slave, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 3000 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing a long, pastel cloak. He keeps his silver hair in a flapper bob. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: The child of a Blacksmith, who enjoyed hunting, Rolf was taken on many hunting expeditions. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is his passion; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Nature, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools. 1 Good lock.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. He has done his best to style his purple hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are white.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. 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: Tiefling compassion; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 pp.