Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'9". He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shortbow. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He got into the Stableman business at a young age. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Logical, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 12000 cp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'1" when asserting himself. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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 does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man is typically in his Tanner uniform. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His white hair is heavily combed to the left. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with black slacks. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the left. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker brown hat.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Born to a Cook, his father struggled to pay the bills. His first spouse was a Cook, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He bought a flail and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Bonds: Slave, Nature, Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 9000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he 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. Sporting a auburn mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Gerard has worked very hard to control his curse. He has achieved small success as a Dilettante.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp).