Description: This slender man stands about 6'6". He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Trynnicus was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 100 pp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Jet (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 2'11" and muscular, this southern woman is well dressed, constantly wearing a red suit, black shirt, and pastel tie. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered south to less war torn lands. 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: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 gp. Zircon (30 gp). Moss agate (7 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he tends to wear a large white jacket, and is pretty ugly. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a crossbow, but if one is not available she will default to her monstrous two handed axe. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her white eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She hates orcs. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Astaro lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Amethyst (60 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'2". He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a halberd, but if one is not available he will default to his hand crossbow. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 4000 sp. Golden pearl (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp).

Description: 3'8" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. He wears his auburn hair up. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Wrenn alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many drow want him driven away

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with blue slacks, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has wavy golden hair. Her eyes are green.

Personality: This woman loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: Baggi lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 500 gp. Obsidian (10 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.