Description: He is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has a hunchback. His hair is auburn and very short. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Simon grew up listening to his father's many stories. He 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. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Silk rope. 1 Superior lock. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a robe, a symbol of her god around her neck, and a crossbow on her belt. Her blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She is a Lamia in disguise. A freak accident while working with her Stableman mother left her crippled. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his left hand. He has wavy brown hair. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Navigator born in the past three hundred years. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. 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: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 gp. Amethyst (110 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Amber (110 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a violet coat. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1000 sp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp).