Description: A middle-aged man, he is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and red handkerchief worn on his left side, and is pretty ugly. His head has been shaved. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears skinny pants and wears a grey and black robe with the hood down. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Efferil took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up greataxe and armor he uses now. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'9" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is blonde and very short. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

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

Possessions: Amethyst (110 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp).

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He carries with him a set of rapiers on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson brown hat.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Aust was born the youngest of three triplets. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Tailor. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Full Plate. 1 Full Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly daggers and monstrous two handed axes. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. After a long history of fighting, Laucian and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.