Description: A middle-aged man, he sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and is pretty ugly. His hair is blonde and very short. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a Weaver first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Shane took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up scimitar and armor he uses now. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and balancing his hectic life and new weaver responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature, Poor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has a hunchback. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length red hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love, Family, Debt. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Standing 5'8", this man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Poor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is a husky man, who is typically in his Carter uniform. He has shaved his head bald. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He's also a talented Bricklayer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. His first spouse was a Banker, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.