Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a morningstar, but if one is not available he will default to his kukri. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. 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: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear pastel pants and tee shirts. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His parents were killed by orcs in a raid when he was still a young child. The orcs captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and he wants revenge against orcs

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. His black hair is cut short. He has hazel eyes.

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. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. He has no hair. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Adelard hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Adelard was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When Adelard reached his early adolescence his Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Thunderstones. 1 Smokesticks. 3 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears a brown top hat and brown clothes. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Knight but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When Lance reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Family, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1900 sp.