Description: He prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. He carries with him a set of quarterstaffs, each one with a amber on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Nicholas lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is content; and he seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Terse, Antagonistic, Ugly, Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly warhammers and swords. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'8" when asserting himself. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: The child of a Tanner, who enjoyed hunting, Randal was taken on many hunting expeditions. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He bought a sai and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he is greedy

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is in excellent shape and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a Mercenary first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Spy again.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 14000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.