Description: He typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'2" when asserting himself. His black fur is braided into rings. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. A freak accident while working with his Fletcher father left him crippled. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, tan shirt, and white tie. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Actor arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He tends to his Actor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His crest is black and curly. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Unemployed work with an outfit from a few towns over. Unemployed work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1700 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a green costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Religious. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Just what you see.