Description: This slender man stands about 6'6". He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He sports a flattop hair cut. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker black hat.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His childhood dream was to be a Farmer, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: Rock crystal (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is brown and curly. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He is a Shepherd first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A gifted student he started as a Carter, but he got bored and became a Shepherd. Recently the stress of being a Shepherd has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a black coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has blue eyes and a black hat with a tan feather.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Antitoxin. 8 Acid flasks. 1 Antitoxin.

Description: He wears a blue coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

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 also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born in the west. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Detective they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Engraver, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

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. 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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp. Malachite (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp).