Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. He wears a colorful flower in his silver hair. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He takes great joy in being the best Laborer in town.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. When Nicholas reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Laborer for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Cartwright again.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a black costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. 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: Ernest lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ernest fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly warhammers and greataxes. His hair is silver and very short. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Chad was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a cook again

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a greatsword, but if one is not available he will default to his greataxe. His white hair is lengthy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Theobald was born the youngest of three triplets. His first spouse was a Bookbinder, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a brown costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 100 gp.