Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty pastel coat over it, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'1" when asserting himself. His black crest is knotted and matted. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Kriv was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He's also a talented Layabout, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Layabout again; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 170 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears long strands of jet and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His beige fur is knotted and matted. His yellow eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson tan hat.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Lone was born the youngest of three triplets. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 200 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). 4 Alchemist’s fire. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He prefers to wear flannel. His hair is chestnut and curly. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Gifted from a young age, Borun studied abroad. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His silver hair is long and unkept. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Baz speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 100 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Oblar was born with his father's beautiful face. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).