Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and is wearing a long, white cloak. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is an amazing painter.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

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

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. His hair is blonde and curly. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Hunter's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He got into the Soapmaker business at a young age. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Soapmaker. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His hair is long and black with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small pastel clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a Armorer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Hedonist, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears his chestnut hair down. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. A true patriot, Arnold would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

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. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he prefers to wear flannel. His hair is short and golden. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 100 gp.