Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears just a black suit. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

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. A freak accident while working with his Animal Trainer mother left him crippled. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. 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: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears a green tunic with black highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around his shoes. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Hugh is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is content

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Human compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 500 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Azurite (16 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a simple pastel robe with black stripes complete with hood. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He worked as a nervous Sculptor and found it very stressful. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 400 gp. Emerald (600 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp).