Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Soapmaker but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His childhood dream was to be a Armorer, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and many dire rats want him driven away

Flaws: Secretive, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

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. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a tan costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Depressed, Impulsive, Ugly. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 100 gp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. He has wavy silver hair. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Gomory was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

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

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate.