Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a hand crossbow on his belt. He has auburn hair. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Bernard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Bernard alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Bernard was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

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 is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Roofer mother left him crippled. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'6", this man wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. 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: Aldous was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. He is physically well-built. His hair is cut close to his head. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Fletcher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Fletcher work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is content; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Mercenary. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Trey lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Mercenary and was forced into it by his family; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 800 gp. Red garnet (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp).