Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. He is portly but not overly obese. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. 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: Einkil lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 4000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 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: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her crest is copper, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are likewise red.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Hethress lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Bricklayer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bricklayer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Bricklayer for the past few years.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. He keeps his auburn hair in a flapper bob. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Naill was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a deep hatred of drow

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted, Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Smoky quartz (20 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. Sporting a golden mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Silaqui was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to protect her home

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Mentor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 210 gp. Eye agate (11 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 3'8" and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He is a Chromatic Dragon in disguise. He found a children's book about a Gnome 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.