Description: He is typically in his Ploughman uniform. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. 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: Berrian was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 700 gp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'2" and prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1900 gp. Moonstone (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears baggy blue pantaloons and a black scarf. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Body Guard but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. His first spouse was a Performer, 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: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Justice, Pacifist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a black costume with the symbols of his god on his torso. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born into a rich family. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Rich, In love. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 150 pp.