Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. He is baby faced.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 3100 sp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. His tied-back hair is white. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. 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 was born in the east. He worked as a nervous Herbalist and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 5000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp).

Description: He wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is blue, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. He carries a battered club and tarnished rapier as well. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Sailor arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Randal fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 gp. Chalcedony (20 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and is wearing a long, brown cloak. His skin is also unnaturally pale. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Mortician business.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 200 gp.