Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Naeris has worked very hard to control his curse. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Disease, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 240 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and is typically in his Stableman uniform. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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 a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Stableman responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1700 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp).

Description: He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Traki wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... 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: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

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

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is a great chef.

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. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 150 pp. Alexandrite (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Coral (160 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp).

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. 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: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he's in love

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Amber (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.