Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a falchion on his belt. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. 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: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears dull grey sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed bastard sword, just in case. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the right. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He bought a bastard sword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and human compassion

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Religious, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has wavy golden hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Manfred was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Marshal hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Manfred never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 10000 cp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp).

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his small green hat.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gifted student he started as a Beggar, but he got bored and became a Engraver. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Religious, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Kody was born with his father's beautiful face. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 500 gp. Blue quartz (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Citrine (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.