Description: He typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Raer was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Barkeep. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2000 gp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: Gifted from a young age, Mindartis studied abroad. When Mindartis reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Shepherd born in the past three hundred years. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Fivin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 260 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has a very tight haircut. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Blacksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Being a Blacksmith kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 300 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp).

Description: This northern man wears professional attire. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears his golden hair up. He has amber eyes and a black hat with a green feather.

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 has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Quarion lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Quarion was born on a far northern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Jeweler. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 80000 cp. Banded agate (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.