Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears bulky black painted plate armor. His gold crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker black hat.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ulla fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She stands about 4'11" and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She keeps her long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Onyx (40 gp). 1 Disguise kit.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a blue shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and black pants. She has styled her auburn hair well, parting it to the left. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Sage again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1300 sp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker tan hat.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. When Riardon reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. After a long history of fighting, Riardon and his spouse have recently divorced.

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

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 100 gp.