Description: He stands about 5'10" and has the majority of his body covered in plate. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears his white hair down. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 400 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Laborer and is in decent physical shape. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He is a Laborer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: Robert lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Laborer responsibilities is difficult; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He uses divination through singing.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Wymar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 11000 cp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

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. Reynard enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Carpenter for hire.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1 Chain shirt. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Hugh's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Hugh has worked very hard to control his curse. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Hugh fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 100 gp.