Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His red hair is braided into rings. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born in the south. His parents enrolled him in a Paladin school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it, and carries axes. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Bellfounder profession.

History: Born in the north to a Guard, Alexandre learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Guard responsibilities is difficult; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Relaxed voice

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

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with green slacks. He keeps his golden hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His parents enrolled him in a Paladin school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he's in love

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Religious, Criminal record, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 400 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She has wavy brown hair. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 100 gp. Amethyst (150 gp).