Description: This tall, slender man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Nicholas was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Barber work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barber work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nicholas fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Barber responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a simple blue robe with black stripes complete with hood. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he usually wears his white robe and has his sword always slung over his shoulder. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born into a rich family. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is greedy

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 100 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Jeweler. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 700 gp.