Description: This man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His crest is copper and curly. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Laborer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a grey vest and prefers yellow and tan shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Kristryd's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 170 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform 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: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She is a Yochlol in disguise. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Orc activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Orc doctor. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Racist, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 700 sp. Rose (80 gp).