Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Norman studied abroad. After coming to the age of reason, Norman took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. 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 a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is wearing a long, tan cloak. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Thomas lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Bather. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Bather for the past few years.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Logical, Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 30000 sp. 4 Thunderstones. 1 Everburning torch. 3 Smokesticks.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Military, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears violet trousers with red and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His ears are large.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. 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 parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Pacifist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. His head has been shaved. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the south. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.