Description: 5'0" and muscular, this northern man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. 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: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp).

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His tied-back hair is red. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born to a Healer, his father struggled to pay the bills. 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 Dilettante. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing a long, brown cloak. He has wavy silver hair. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'0". He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Clerebold hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a Masseuse, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Carnelian (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp).