Description: 6'4" and muscular, this eastern man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 south. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears suspenders and blue workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. His hair is chestnut and curly. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. A true patriot, Adelard would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Adelard was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He wants revenge against drow; and balancing his hectic life and new bookbinder responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: Dean speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born in the south to a Baker, Dean learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He became a Baker soon after.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 17000 cp. White pearl (70 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He tends to wear a large brown jacket, 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. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Healer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Frederick abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Healer

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

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears baggy grey pantaloons and a black scarf. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Kyle took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up dagger and armor he uses now. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Kyle was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and a deep hatred of brigands

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 500 sp. Malachite (4 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp).