Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he prefers to wear flannel. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Adelard hails from a village terrorized by drow. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 600 gp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Amber (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Maynild 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.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 700 gp. Sard (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Thomas was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). 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: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 300 gp. Hematite (15 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Hematite (15 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a grey shirt, with a blue mid length skirt with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).