Description: This man stands a little under 6'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: Manfred speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

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. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and balancing his hectic life and new masseuse responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 2200 sp. Moonstone (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes giants are coming to abduct people. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Mason arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He found a children's book about a Human Paladin 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 taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 6000 sp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'4". He wears a black vest and prefers grey and yellow shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He takes great joy in being the best Fisher in town.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. His childhood dream was to be a Miller, but he was a colossal failure. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Fisher.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This malnourished man wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has shaved his head bald. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 8000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He dresses like a well dressed Courier does. His golden hair is knotted and matted. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Balimaar lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has achieved small success as a Courier.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with his absent father

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Antitoxin.