Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His chestnut hair is still thick. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: Kyle 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: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Kyle 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 has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Chain shirt. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is a Shepherd first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Cory was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His childhood dream was to be a Performer, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has amber eyes and a white hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Marshal work with an outfit from a few towns over. Marshal work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Marshal.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 11000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. He found a children's book about a Human Fighter who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature crossbow.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 gp. Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). 1 Holy water. 3 Antitoxin. 2 Acid flasks.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He is portly but not overly obese. His silver hair is knotted and matted. He has a dull look in his gray 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. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in the south to a Sage, Don learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sage work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sage work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a Sage soon after.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job, Debt. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 gp.