Description: 6'3" and muscular, this northern man wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has hazel eyes and a brown hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving John alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears an entirely brown suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His white hair is braided into rings. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Hunter was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to be a body guard again

Ideals: Justice, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. He keeps his black hair in a flapper bob. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Gifted from a young age, Balam studied abroad. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 11000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a red collared shirt and black skirt. She accessorizes with a white scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She is physically well-built. Her golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She is a Yochlol in disguise. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. After a long history of fighting, Merla and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.