Description: Standing 3'11", this man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. The war was a terrible time for him, and Rurik does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He worked as a nervous Stableman and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings. She carries with her a set of morningstars on her belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. Her black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Tana was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Adept, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Adept in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She found a children's book about a Gnome Adept who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Justice. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He prefers to wear flannel. He has wavy chestnut hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born in the north to a Layabout, Oblar learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Fletcher, but he got bored and became a Layabout. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 6000 sp. A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His eyes are likewise hazel.

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 is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Uthemar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 200 sp.