Description: He is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has a hunchback. His red hair is knotted and matted. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Artistic, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He is physically well-built. His hair is blonde and curly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Robert was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Through the years after Robert was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Robert's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1600 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 5 Acid flasks. 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. His black hair is cut short. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. 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: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. He has no hair. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Adelard hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Adelard was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When Adelard reached his early adolescence his Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Thunderstones. 1 Smokesticks. 3 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears a brown top hat and brown clothes. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His ears are large.

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 does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Knight but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When Lance reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Family, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1900 sp.