Description: A middle-aged man, he dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with black slacks, and is pretty ugly. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is baby faced.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Born in the east to a Layabout, Theobald learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the right. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Conrad was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Expert, 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 Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (1200 gp).

Description: A 5'2" southern man, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sage hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 20000 cp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 2 Alchemist’s fire. 1 Everburning torch. 2 Antitoxin. 2 Thunderstones.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Insane. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: 5'7" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a blue tunic with pastel highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around his shoes. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Geoffrey liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 gp. Amethyst (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp).