Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Alexandre was born with his father's beautiful face. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. After a long history of fighting, Alexandre and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a brown tunic with black highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He got into the Soapmaker business at a young age. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Soapmaker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has achieved small success as a Soapmaker.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Pacifist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). 1 Breastplate.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Alex alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He stands about 5'10" and wears a simple grey robe with blue stripes complete with hood. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His tied-back hair is silver. His face is scarred and worn.

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. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Everard was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to pay off his debts

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Debt. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, marred by teas. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Norman will drive conversation. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

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. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 200 gp.