Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He carries a battered warhammer and tarnished longsword as well. His chestnut hair is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 44. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 10000 cp. Citrine (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). White pearl (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'4". He is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shield. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His first spouse was a Sculptor, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, In love, Religious, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Impulsive, Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Sarah isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Sarah was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Sarah decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Being a Painter kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 100 gp. Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). 1 Tanglefoot bags.