Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. 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 illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Charles 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 has a crush on the local bricklayer

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 50 pp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a mace, but if one is not available he will default to his shortbow. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Sage. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he is greedy

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 900 gp. Rhodochrosite (6 gp). White opal (600 gp). Moonstone (80 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Gardener arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. 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: To reunite with his absent mother; and he is greedy

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 gp. Obsidian (5 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and pastel handkerchief worn on his right side. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born into a rich family. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Military, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 8000 sp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Rose (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is yellow, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. He has no hair. He has hazel eyes and a black hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Shoemaker born in the past three hundred years. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. 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 worked as a Shoemaker like his mother before him.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2200 sp.