Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a glaive on his belt. His hair is chestnut and curly. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Heward fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 3200 sp. 1 Tanglefoot bags. 1 Holy water. 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: An older man who dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with black slacks, he is not a threatening figure. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Insane, Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a green deerstalker hat and green clothes. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to be a animal trainer again

Flaws: Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Has a crush, Religious, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a grey collared shirt and black pants. He accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He keeps his blonde hair in a flapper bob. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Randal lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Secretive, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Just what you see.