Description: This man stands a little under 6'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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 lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Being born in the north, 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 north 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. 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: Regain custody of his daughter; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Family, Debt. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Weaver who has hired him part-time. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. After a long history of fighting, Rolf and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Standing 6'6", this man is dressed in a clean red cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has shaved his head bald. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in the east to a Painter, Solomon learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To pay off his debts.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, marred by beers. He has wavy brown hair. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 50000 cp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.