Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is silver and very short. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 210 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his glaive with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Courier business.

History: Erdan was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. 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. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Job. Occupation: Courier

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

Possessions: 200 gp. Violet garnet (800 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears his golden hair down. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Hadarai hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Hadarai alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. 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: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 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: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

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. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Aelar was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Selfish, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 500 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is cut close to his head. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a Marshal first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Addict, Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, In love, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 5000 sp. Sard (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp).