Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He is physically well-built. His black hair is thinning but still full. He is baby faced.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Layabout arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He's also a talented Shipwright, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jasper (40 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Jade (130 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). 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 has a missing right leg. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Ivellios alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing a long, white cloak. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Gifted from a young age, Theriatis studied abroad. He found a children's book about a Elf Wizard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 200 pp. Hematite (4 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Amber (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Coral (140 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.