Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a red Stetson hat and red clothes. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Halander's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Halander was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His childhood dream was to be a Fletcher, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Standing 6'5", this man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has moderate length green crest. This gold eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Dadalan was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 200 pp. White pearl (140 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her brown hair is cut short. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: Lavinia lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Lavinia was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

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

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Family, Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs and is in decent physical shape. Her red hair is lengthy. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 300 gp.