Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he very much looks the part of a Butcher. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Human compassion; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 11000 sp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born in a small plains village. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). In the meantime he has taken over work as a Bellfounder and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and balancing his hectic life and new bellfounder responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 300 gp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His hair is brown and very short. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He worked as a nervous Barrister and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He sports a flattop hair cut. His ears are large.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Actor born in the past three hundred years. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Alex was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2400 sp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a grey coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Spice Merchant born in the past three hundred years. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: The child of a Mercenary, who enjoyed hunting, Justin was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 300 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).