Description: He is a husky man, who very much looks the part of a Sage. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His childhood dream was to be a Guard, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a guard again

Flaws: Disease, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 300 gp. Deep green spinel (100 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears a black shirt, with a blue mid length shorts with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, marred by beers. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He takes great joy in being the best Bookbinder in town.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a simple violet robe with brown stripes complete with hood. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

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 has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Simon was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Herbalist for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature axe.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a white vest and prefers grey and tan shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Dustin lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 north. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 600 gp.