Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with yellow colored cloaks and clothing. His head has been shaved. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Ernest is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 north. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is content; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: He is wearing a tight tan one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: William hails from a village terrorized by brigands. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. William was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 5000 sp. Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Coral (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear flannel. His tied-back hair is white. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Richard was born the youngest of three triplets. Through the years after Richard was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Richard's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is dressed in an above average manner, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born in the north. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 7000 cp. 3 Smokesticks. 3 Smokesticks. 4 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: 5'8" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears a mask on his face.

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 takes great joy in being the best Sculptor in town.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Chad was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sculptor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sculptor 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: Balancing his hectic life and new Sculptor responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 46000 sp. 1 Alchemist’s fire. 1 Thunderstones.