Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His black hair is thinning but still full. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Persistence, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 500 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has shaved his head bald. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is a great chef.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 800 gp. Sard (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His chestnut hair is lengthy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 gp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears dull blue sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed scimitar, just in case. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Nim isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 100 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man very much looks the part of a Priest. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: The child of a Miner, who enjoyed hunting, Rolen was taken on many hunting expeditions. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 900 gp.