Description: This man stands a little under 5'11" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears tattered old clothes. His golden hair is long and unkept. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Passionate, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'5" and wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Galiena is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Depressed, Forgetful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: An older man who is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and grey handkerchief worn on his left side, he is not a threatening figure. His red hair is still thick. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Thorin was born the youngest of three triplets. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To protect his home; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She wears her golden hair down. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

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

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 40 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). 1 Half-Plate.