Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. 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 fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

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. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Alex alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Architect. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

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. He worked as a nervous Architect and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Hedonist, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears professional attire. His red hair is cut short. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Aquamarine (600 gp).

Description: He wears just a black suit. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Reynard hails from a village terrorized by goblins. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by goblins. Reynard was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: Many goblins want him driven away; and he wants revenge against goblins

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He is physically well-built. He has a very tight haircut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Barrister hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He's also a talented Masseuse, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Azurite (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). 2 Alchemist’s fire.