Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. 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: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Onyx (30 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair is short and auburn. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Bernard grew up listening to his father's many stories. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He's in love; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 70 pp.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a red coat. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

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 cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He's also a talented Unemployed, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Everburning torch. 4 Holy water. 2 Smokesticks. 3 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear flannel. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He is a Fisher first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 60 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).