Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His hair is cut close to his head. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. The war was a terrible time for him, and Nim does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: Black opal (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Jet (50 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He got into the Shipwright business at a young age. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Rolen grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Rolen. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1400 gp. Aquamarine (1600 gp). Hematite (11 gp).

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. He has shaved his head bald. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 2000 gp. Blue quartz (13 gp). Rose (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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: He is content; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear flannel. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Soveliss was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, orcs burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying north to reunite his family. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 4000 sp.