Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a black feathered hat and black clothes, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has moderate length blonde hair. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Shane is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Professionalism, Justice. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing a long, black cloak. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He got into the Layabout business at a young age. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 100 gp. Banded agate (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'3". He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, and his gloved hand is found clutching a longbow. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He bought a longbow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has black hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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's repulsed by the PC; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 11000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, and he perpetually has his monstrous two handed axe ready. His hair is auburn and curly. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Hugh was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp.