Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is short and white. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. After coming to the age of reason, Alex took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Rock crystal (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Azurite (6 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His hair is chestnut and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

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

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 100 gp. Aquamarine (600 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. His hair is short and chestnut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He very much looks the part of a Shepherd, marred by teas. His black hair is thinning but still full. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He worked as a nervous Shepherd and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

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

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Just what you see.