Description: A man of a pale complexion, he dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a black coat with blue slacks. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. 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: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Erdan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. His ears are large.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Aust was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Barber work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barber work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has worked as a Barber like his father before him.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a longsword on his belt. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a Barber first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. 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: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Job, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, blue cloak. He carries a battered whip and tarnished crossbow as well. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. 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: Rolen lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His father, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. 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. Rolen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. His black hair is cut short. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Engraver arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and 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

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.