Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He is portly but not overly obese. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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 set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 900 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature quarterstaff.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 3000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a quarterstaff, but if one is not available he will default to his morningstar. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Ivellios was born with his mother's beautiful face. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 50 pp. Aquamarine (1600 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair is short and white. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 3000 sp. Aquamarine (1600 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His white hair is braided into rings. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1300 gp.