Description: This western man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. He has a dull look in his brown 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. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 110000 cp. Zircon (80 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He dresses like a well dressed Detective does. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. His first spouse was a Sailor, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Detective and was forced into it by his family; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Poor, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his dagger with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. He has violet eyes and a brown hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to 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. Being a Assassin 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: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Slurs words

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

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears grey trousers with tan and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He is an epitome of beauty. He keeps his black hair in a flapper bob. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. His chestnut hair is lengthy. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.