Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Through the years after Aldous was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Aldous's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Black opal (900 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. His golden hair is still thick. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Tanner. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears long strands of amethyst and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is long and golden with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Wymar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Wymar was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: An older man who wears dull red sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed quarterstaff, just in case, he is not a threatening figure. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Tim is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Tim was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 700 gp. Black pearl (600 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Moss agate (12 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His black hair is heavily combed to the right. His ears are large.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ernest isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. Ernest is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 700 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.