Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he very much looks the part of a Painter. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Painter arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. While he appears to be a normal Halfling, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Layabout again; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Addict, Insane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 500 sp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). 1 Thunderstones.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'0" and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She sports a flattop hair cut. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Laborer business.

History: Gifted from a young age, Rohesia studied abroad. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Rohesia took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up bow and armor she uses now. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a sai on her belt. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Keyleth was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Keyleth fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Guardian, Slave, Military. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears professional attire. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 160 gp. Brown-green garnet (60 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her cinnamon fur is heavily combed to the left. Her ears are large.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 15000 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.