Description: He wears a yellow tunic with tan highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around his shoes. He carries with him a set of tridents on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Nicholas liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'4". He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His golden hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Stylist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Stylist work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born into a rich family. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. 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: He is greedy; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 100 gp. Amethyst (140 gp). Iolite (20 gp).

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a green and violet handkerchief worn on his left side, and he perpetually has his morningstar ready. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. 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 is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1700 sp. Banded agate (11 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His first spouse was a Spice Merchant, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 400 gp.