Description: A middle-aged man, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze, and is pretty ugly. He has moderate length white hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 100 pp. Star rose quartz (20 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes., and a wedding ring on his left hand. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Jade (40 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is red and curly. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker grey hat.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Revenge; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 10000 sp. Black opal (1200 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is long and black with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small green clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the north to a Unemployed, Suhnae learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A freak accident while working with his Shepherd mother left him crippled. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Unemployed for the past few years.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. His silver hair is long and unkept. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. 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 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 is greedy; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Debt. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 5000 sp. Black pearl (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.