Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. The war was a terrible time for him, and Hunter does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Hunter was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Hunter grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Hunter. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

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

Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1200 gp. Rose (80 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Jet (40 gp). Jasper (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She dresses like a well dressed Shepherd does. Sporting a brown mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Shepherd responsibilities is difficult; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 800 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Vlorn enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Vlorn 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. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull black iron scale mail. His hair is cut close to his head. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 700 gp.