Description: This exceptionally lanky man prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He takes great joy in being the best Soapmaker in town.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Banded agate (14 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Amber (110 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with grey slacks. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Cartwright. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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 has worked as a Cartwright like his mother before him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears skinny pants and wears a red and black robe with the hood down. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist, Justice. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Booming voice

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

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he prefers to wear flannel. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His ears are large.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born in the south to a Painter, Balimaar learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has achieved small success as a Painter.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to be a mayor again

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man prefers to wear flannel and is in decent physical shape. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Ralf was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Masseuse. He became a Masseuse soon after.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep green spinel (60 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Moss agate (4 gp).