Description: He is lean but muscular and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Raymond will drive conversation. 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: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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 has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a green coat over a violet low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. His hair is golden and very short. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Gifted from a young age, Lance studied abroad. He found a children's book about a Human Fighter who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He dresses like a well dressed Mortician does. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Mortician arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mortician responsibilities is difficult; and expand his business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

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

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His head has been shaved. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying east to reunite his family. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 10000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and tan handkerchief worn on his right side. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Mercenary and was forced into it by his family; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1500 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate.