Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Ploughman who has hired him part-time. 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: Alex was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Bard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Bard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. During his travels, Alex and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Alex discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Alex fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. He has wavy silver hair. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. A true patriot, Conrad would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He found a children's book about a Human Aristocrat who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is portly but not overly obese. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Arnold enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Sculptor father left him crippled. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 300 gp. Banded agate (15 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Onyx (30 gp). White pearl (70 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He wears his silver hair up. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. The war was a terrible time for him, and Ernest does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Ernest was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is short and brown. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Performer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Performer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and expand his business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.