Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, John grew up listening to his father's many stories. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1400 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'5" and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has a very tight haircut. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He got into the Mercenary business at a young age. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of his son

Flaws: Cynical, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp).

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is white and very short. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A freak accident while working with his Animal Trainer mother left him crippled. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 100 gp. Red garnet (90 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is typically in his Body Guard uniform. He has shaved his head bald. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He worked as a nervous Body Guard and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Human compassion.

Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Jamaican accent

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

Description: He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. He is physically well-built. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Soapmaker. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Logical, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Poor, Debt. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 gp.