Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. His hair is brown and very short. His eyes are blue and catlike.

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. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. His first spouse was a Shepherd, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. He has brown eyes and a grey hat with a blue feather.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Rolf was born with his mother's beautiful face. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Rolf has worked very hard to control his curse. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to be a armorer again

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 36000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a violet shirt, with a white mid length shorts with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His hair is blonde and curly. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. 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: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Wymar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Insane, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 200 gp. Pink pearl (50 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars and is in decent physical shape. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Manfred grew up listening to his father's many stories. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a pastel shirt with thin green vertical stripes and blue pants. His black hair is long and unkept. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Bertram's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He worked as a nervous Spice Merchant and found it very stressful. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Black opal (400 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). 2 Acid flasks.