Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. His hair is cut close to his head. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born in the north to a Sculptor, Conrad learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. He has wavy silver hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Manfred speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Manfred lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Crown-heir, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

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

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 4000 sp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a white shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and tan pants, and he perpetually has his shortbow ready. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Percival fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and human compassion

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 400 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He wears his brown hair up. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. His parents were killed by brigands in a raid when he was still a young child. The brigands captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Barber again; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 pp. 2 Holy water. 4 Smokesticks. 4 Thunderstones.