Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has shaved his head bald. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. When Shane reached his early adolescence his Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and balancing his hectic life and new marshal responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. Her red crest, when down, is lengthy. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 34000 sp. Sardonyx (70 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Akoth will drive conversation. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born to a Brewer, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Doctor and was forced into it by his family; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 5'0". He wears dark leathers with embroidery, and his gloved hand is found clutching a pickaxe. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. 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 is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Black star sapphire (800 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Sard (80 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.