Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his pickaxe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt, and is pretty ugly. His hair is long and golden with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the north. Raymond was born on a far northern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Healer. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: White pearl (140 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). 1 Bullseye lantern. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools. 1 Spyglass.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He hates goblins. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of goblins

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 700 sp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Jade (90 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears dull black sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed monstrous two handed axe, just in case. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. 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 born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, John has worked very hard to control his curse. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His hair is auburn and very short. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Carter born in the past three hundred years. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Carter. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, marred by beers. His hair is cut close to his head. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Conrad speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 400 gp. Star rose quartz (70 gp).