Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. 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: Ernest lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and he perpetually has his scimitar ready. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Barrister mother left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Carnelian (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears professional attire. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his right hand. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Peter was born the youngest of three triplets. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Family, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Roger wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Bard, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the east. 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 knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1000 sp. Red garnet (100 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp).