Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Lance is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

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 spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Lance fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 3000 sp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he prefers to wear flannel. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Military, Job, In love. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Good lock.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears just a brown suit, marred by sweets. His hair is black and curly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy, Fearful. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Red garnet (60 gp).

Description: He wears just a red suit. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are gray.

Personality: Reynard wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Bard, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the right. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.