Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Hedonist, Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: She stands about 5'2" and very much looks the part of a Soapmaker. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

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 uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand her business

Flaws: Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 800 gp. Jet (150 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sore throat, cough

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

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered yellow stockings. He has wavy brown hair. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A freak accident while working with his Barkeep father left him crippled. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 200 gp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Azurite (14 gp).