Description: Standing 6'6", this man tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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 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: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. 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: To share knowledge with the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: An older man who dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with red slacks, he is not a threatening figure. His tied-back hair is brown. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

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

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 4000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp).

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He very much looks the part of a Courier. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. His green eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed blue hat.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. 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 a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Slave, Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

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