Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a blue and brown robe with the hood down. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his axe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a adventurer again

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: In love, Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, brown shirt, and grey tie. Her black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born in a small forest village. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Adventurer, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a green shirt, with a pastel mid length skirt with pastel tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, and is pretty ugly. Her silver crest is braided into rings. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Aasathra liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Some 8 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Aasathra never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, In love, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His tied-back hair is silver. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Thamior alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Bonds: Job, Mentor, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 600 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.