Description: He wears baggy green pantaloons and a brown scarf. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has done his best to style his silver crest to look like a famous performer. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He bought a scythe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Nature, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. She has done her best to style her rusty crest to look like a famous performer. Her gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aasathra fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Good lock. 1 Small steel mirror. 1 Small steel mirror.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a mace, but if one is not available he will default to his scythe. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Hadarai was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Selfish. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'8" and likes to wear blue tank tops with brown pants. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Arannis was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Arannis alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. After a long history of fighting, Arannis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2000 cp. Jasper (20 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and dresses like a well dressed Scribe does. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Eiravel was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. After months of barely getting by, Eiravel managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp).