Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His crest, while still mostly gold, has prominent grey streaks. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Military. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Tourmaline (80 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 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 black shirt and pants, and carries flails. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are silver.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Nature, Debt. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a red vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her red boots flare out at the collars. Her tied-back hair is white. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She found a children's book about a Halfling Aristocrat who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 9000 cp. 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'10" when asserting himself. His hair is black and curly. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his top white hat.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He got into the Barrister business at a young age. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 900 gp. Rock crystal (30 gp).