Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His crest is rusty, silky, and of moderate length. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. 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: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp).

Description: He wears a simple tan robe with yellow stripes complete with hood. He carries with him a set of crossbows on his belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. The war was a terrible time for him, and Aerdeth does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. When Aerdeth reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aerdeth fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 8000 gp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Jade (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Coral (120 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His dark red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep black.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Andram was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Knight hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 8000 gp. Zircon (60 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Sard (60 gp).

Description: She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She carries with her a set of quarterstaffs on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She has wavy brass crest. Her gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 10000 gp. Fire opal (600 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Brown diamond (8000 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Malachite (15 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His crest is rusty and curly. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Nithther speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Nithther was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Guard. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man very much looks the part of a Animal Trainer, and a wedding ring on his left hand. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. A true patriot, Patrick would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He worked as a nervous Animal Trainer and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, In love, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 12000 gp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Rose (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.