Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. His skin is dark but he possesses many red ritualistic tattoos. He wears a brown vest and prefers red and blue shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has shaved his head bald. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

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

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has silver hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

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. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Banker. He has achieved small success as a Banker.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a soapmaker again

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 200 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a simple brown robe with grey stripes complete with hood. His gold crest is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Raspy

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

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light pastel in addition to tight pants. His silver hair is lengthy. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Oren was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Oren's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2100 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

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 built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 gp.