Description: A moderately attractive man, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is cut close to his head. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed brown hat.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Animal Trainer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

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

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Full Plate.

Description: He wears professional attire. He is portly but not overly obese. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Lance 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; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly shortspears and daggers. Her black hair is knotted and matted. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Citrine (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Jet (130 gp).

Description: A 5'2" southern man, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed tan hat.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, John will drive conversation. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 500 gp. Violet garnet (1200 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.