Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His head has been shaved. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: Manfred wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Adept, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 150 gp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). 2 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her black fur is long and unkept. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Quick is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the north were limited. After a long history of fighting, Quick and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 50 gp. Blue quartz (9 gp).

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. She carries with her a set of clubs, each one with a emerald on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her red hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Geva fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: This light-skinned male wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Born to a Laborer, his father struggled to pay the bills. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Onyx (60 gp). 1 Banded mail.