Description: This slender man stands about 5'4". He wears a pastel collared shirt and tan pants. He accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small pastel clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Gunter was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Expert, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Passionate, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 5000 sp. Bloodstone (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. He has golden hair. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Nicholas's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born in the west to a Slave Trader, Nicholas learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Religious, Job, Military. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. His hair is long and red with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Percival was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Baker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his scythe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He is physically well-built. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Performer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Performer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Scribe, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. His clothes are grease stained in places. His white hair is thinning but still full. He has green eyes and a black hat with a violet feather.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He is a Hag in disguise. 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. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Mason

Voice: German accent

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