Description: He wears baggy brown pantaloons and a yellow scarf. He is portly but not overly obese. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1500 gp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Himo reached his early adolescence his Elf 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His silver hair is cut short. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born in the north. Through the years after Heian was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Heian's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is silver and curly. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Carter profession.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nim studied abroad. Nim abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 2500 gp. Red garnet (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). White pearl (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 400 pp. Jasper (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Sard (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Citrine (70 gp).