Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. He carries with him a set of pickaxes, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, 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: Money/treasure; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1400 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp).

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. 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 the only child of a wealthy merchant. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 110 pp.

Description: He dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a white coat with blue slacks. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is long and black with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his top grey hat.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Ahvain's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born in a small plains village. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Ahvain took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up spear and armor he uses now. Now he works as a painting tutor during his time off.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. A true patriot, Soveliss would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Military, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 110 pp.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'4" when asserting himself. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a Herbalist first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp).