Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he dresses like a well dressed Barrister does. He sports a flattop hair cut. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This eastern man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His clothes are grease stained in places. His brown hair is long and unkept. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. 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's also a talented Junk Dealer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 11000 cp. Sard (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He carries with him a set of spears on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He works hard and plays hard.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. 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. Justin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by a spirit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 8000 sp. Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. His golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Anselm enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Scribe hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1400 sp.