Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is auburn and curly. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 120 pp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear flannel. He has wavy white hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His childhood dream was to be a Miller, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 40 pp. Jade (90 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His clothes are grease stained in places. His tied-back hair is brown. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. 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: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1900 gp. Black opal (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Citrine (20 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of drow may trigger it at times.

History: Naeris was born with his father's beautiful face. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Shepherd work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shepherd work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Barber, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is cut close to his head. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Gifted from a young age, Rael studied abroad. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.