Description: 5'6" and muscular, this northern man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp).

Description: She typically wears red cloth garments or leather armor. Sporting a red mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He found a children's book about a Human Commoner who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp).

Description: He wears a white feathered hat and white clothes. He carries with him a set of pickaxes, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.