Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A freak accident while working with his Carpenter mother left him crippled. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a tan coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon her head. Her golden hair is heavily combed to the right. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in the west to a Stableman, Elysande learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and to be a knight again

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 600 gp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, marred by beers. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 800 gp. Smoky quartz (20 gp).