Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Cook and was forced into it by his family; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Full Plate. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He wears a tan costume with the symbols of death on his torso. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has moderate length white hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

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 loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Gomory lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Baker. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a simple brown robe with tan stripes complete with hood. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He comes from a rich western family. Chad liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new adventurer responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Addict, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is renowned for his bright pastel suits and hats. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his dagger, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. He has red hair. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Frederick lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Painter and was forced into it by his family; and balancing his hectic life and new painter responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. He has violet eyes and a white hat with a violet feather.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Miner they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Laborer, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 700 gp. Zircon (70 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp).