Description: This younger middle-aged man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. Some 2 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Lance never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: In love, Military, Religious. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a blue vest and prefers black and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has moderate length silver hair. His ears are large.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, In love. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 100 gp. Rhodochrosite (15 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears green trousers with grey and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Gerard was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a green cloak and cross-gartered red stockings. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. A true patriot, Henry would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Henry 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. Henry abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Disguise kit. 1 Superior lock.

Description: This tall, slender man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Navigator. He wears his red hair up. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Norman alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Some 4 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Norman never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: In love, Poor, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 44000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.