Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Debt. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2000 gp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp).

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears a violet collared shirt and green pants. He accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His head has been shaved. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Guard but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1600 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and carries ceremonial daggers. He has white hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'2". He wears a pastel small hat and pastel clothes, and his gloved hand is found clutching a bow. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 230 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.