Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Miner born in the past three hundred years. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Through the years after Norman was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Norman's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Miner responsibilities is difficult; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1600 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Jade (150 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Amber (150 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His black hair is cut short. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Hugh embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He dresses like a well dressed Soapmaker does. His black hair is long and unkept. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. Richard liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Soapmaker for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp).

Description: An older man who wears light armors faded through time and improper care, he is not a threatening figure. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Alex was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2100 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Silver holy symbol.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is violet, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. His auburn hair is cut short. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Born in the west to a Beggar, Robert learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He became a Beggar soon after.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 gp.