Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has brown eyes.

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 is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, John was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. After a long history of fighting, John and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He found a children's book about a Human Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his small green hat.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is a great chef.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A gifted student he started as a Healer, but he got bored and became a Shipwright. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Shipwright responsibilities is difficult; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a tan shirt with thin pastel vertical stripes and black pants. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Religious. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 30000 cp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has moderate length brown hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Scribe who has hired him part-time. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Many goblins want him driven away; and he's attracted to the pc

Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Job, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 600 gp.