Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. A true patriot, Adelard would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He 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 bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: Rolf hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and to protect his home

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her left hand. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born in the west to a Performer, Giselle learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Through the years after Giselle was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Giselle's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her red hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She found a children's book about a Human Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.