Description: This exceptionally lanky man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He has a very tight haircut. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Assassin arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Thorin was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He tends to his Assassin job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and balancing his hectic life and new assassin responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 800 sp. Red garnet (140 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. His hair is cut close to his head. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He carries a battered halberd and tarnished monstrous two handed axe as well. He wears his silver hair down. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Balam has worked very hard to control his curse. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Shoemaker again.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a red collared shirt and green skirt. She accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She is physically well-built. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. The war was a terrible time for her, and Paela does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Paela 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. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by giants. Paela was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and revenge

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Military, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.