Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears long strands of topaz and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has wavy golden hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Norman was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 9000 sp. Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Carnelian (40 gp).

Description: A 5'9" northern man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 50 pp. 4 Holy water. 1 Everburning torch. 2 Thunderstones.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'7" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. His black hair is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 300 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears baggy green pantaloons and a white scarf. His brown hair is cut short. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Fortune-teller for hire.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1500 sp. Jet (60 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp).