Description: This man wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a crossbow, but if one is not available he will default to his whip, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is auburn and curly. He has gray eyes and a black hat with a green feather.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

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

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His scarlet crest is heavily combed to the left. His red eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed white hat.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Bonds: Rich, Job, Military, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 170 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. His copper crest is lengthy. His red unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a Actor, his father struggled to pay the bills. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Religious, Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he very much looks the part of a Barber. His red hair is heavily combed to the right. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Bathin lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Barber work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barber work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To be a Unemployed again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: 6'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a pastel tunic with green highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. His brass crest is thinning but still full. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: Valorean wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Commoner, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born into a rich family. Valorean abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver pearl (60 gp).