Description: This man stands a little under 6'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

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 has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Gifted from a young age, Roger studied abroad. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Good lock. 1 Silver holy symbol.

Description: This western man wears a fancy white suit. His clothes are grease stained in places. His red hair is heavily combed to the right. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Gilbert hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears bulky green painted plate armor. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, giants burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying north to reunite his family. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Manfred was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp).

Description: He wears just a violet suit, and carries hand crossbows. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. His ears are large.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Fletcher hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Simon fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has shaved his head bald. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Anselm grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 600 gp. Jade (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item.