Description: This man stands a little under 5'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the left. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

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 family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, PTSD. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 80 pp. Moonstone (60 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Jet (140 gp). 1 Alchemist’s fire. 3 Acid flasks.

Description: He wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Ernest was born with his father's beautiful face. Through the years after Ernest was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Ernest's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Baker. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. Gerard enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To be a Adventurer again; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a green tunic with brown highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around his shoes, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes giants are coming to abduct people. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. 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: An old rival family wants him found; and someone believes him a fraud

Bonds: In love, Attractive, Enemies, Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 3000 sp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears tattered old clothes and is in decent physical shape. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Robert speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Robert was born the youngest of three triplets. His first spouse was a Shepherd, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 600 gp.