Description: An older man who wears a brown costume with the symbols of strength on his torso, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Fargrim was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Miller for hire.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to be a stableman again

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. He carries with him a set of sais on his belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 900 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull grey iron scale mail. Her fur is cut close to her head. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Cloak was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In her 17th 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. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Insomniac, Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1200 gp. White opal (1200 gp). White opal (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She sports a flattop hair cut. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: She was born in a small island village. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.