Description: This late middle aged man wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a pickaxe, but if one is not available he will default to his greataxe and is in decent physical shape. He wears his auburn hair up. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He comes from a rich western family. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1300 gp. Azurite (12 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp).

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'3" when asserting himself. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is an amazing painter.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to protect his home

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Slave, Nature. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Gifted from a young age, Riardon studied abroad. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, black cloak. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His red hair is singed and shortened. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

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

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his greatsword with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has no hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 700 gp. Smoky quartz (50 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Peridot (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.