Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, white shirt, and grey tie. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He wears his silver hair up. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting brigands, the young Ernest began to lead the lost caravan. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur, Logical. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Amber (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is dressed in earthy colors with a black and white handkerchief worn on his right side. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and expand his business

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Fire opal (900 gp).

Description: This northern man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has wavy chestnut hair. 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 shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born to a Bather, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Through the years after Forcas was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Forcas's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1 Average lock.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is auburn and very short. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Godfrey fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Joker, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2600 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a long, black cloak. He wears his black fur down. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He takes great joy in being the best Fisher in town.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Great took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up greataxe and armor he uses now. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1500 gp.