Description: An older man who tends to wear a large black jacket, he is not a threatening figure. His white hair is singed and shortened. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish, Insane. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This younger middle-aged man dresses like a well dressed Cook does, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His hair is long and golden with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

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. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Cook responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 500 gp. Red spinel (100 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears tattered old clothes. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born in the north to a Bricklayer, Ralf learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Ralf alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He's also a talented Tailor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 3000 sp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp).

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. He has moderate length silver hair. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 33000 sp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears dull pastel sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed warhammer, just in case. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Just what you see.