Description: He dresses like a well dressed Mercenary does, and carries spears. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: He got into the Mercenary business at a young age. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). He now owns his own business.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jasper (20 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Jade (70 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Jet (70 gp). Jasper (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'8", this man wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His red hair is still thick. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Bookbinder arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and balancing his hectic life and new bookbinder responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 50000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His brown hair is still thick. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His parents enrolled him in a Paladin school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His gold crest has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Optimist, Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'4". He wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length orange fur. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 gp.