Description: He is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has a hunchback. He keeps his auburn hair in a flapper bob. His ears are large.

Personality: Thomas hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. 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: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. Zircon (50 gp). Coral (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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. The war was a terrible time for him, and John does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he prefers to wear flannel. His golden hair is heavily combed to the right. He is baby faced.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Map Maker arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to be a bricklayer again

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Randal lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Spy, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 200 gp.