Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears dull violet sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed falchion, just in case. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is a Beggar first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Ralf hails from a village terrorized by giants. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Revenge.

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has silver hair. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of drow may trigger it at times.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Skoth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'3" when asserting himself. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He bought a bastard sword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He is greedy; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. Her hair is long and red with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small white clips. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Jasmine was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. In her 20th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. After months of barely getting by, Jasmine managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Carter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Rhodochrosite (15 gp). 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. He has brown eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Ombul 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. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 200 sp.