Description: An older man who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, he is not a threatening figure. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

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. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Gerard was born the youngest of three triplets. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and doesn't want to be a bather and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Tim took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up falchion and armor he uses now. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. He is portly but not overly obese. His tied-back hair is black. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He's in love; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 800 gp. Aquamarine (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her white hair is braided into rings. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson green hat.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Ida was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was granted arcane powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 600 gp. Blue quartz (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.