Description: He wears baggy white pantaloons and a brown scarf, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'0" when asserting himself. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He takes great joy in being the best Baker in town.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Anselm was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Tanner again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 gp. Star rose quartz (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp).

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. His hair is black and curly. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Nicholas is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp).

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He is wearing a long, white cloak. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His tied-back hair is red. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Hubert is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Hubert has worked very hard to control his curse. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 gp. Coral (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

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 kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He got into the Painter business at a young age. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to be a mercenary again

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 17000 cp. Black pearl (800 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Miller but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 400 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp).