Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. 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: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Jet (150 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. 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 east. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, brown shirt, and black tie. His blonde hair is braided into rings. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Frederick grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 300 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp).

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his spear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Debt, Has a crush. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 100 gp.