Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is a Knight first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in a small plains village. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature, In love. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 gp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman likes to wear yellow tank tops with brown skirt. Her blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. 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: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 6000 sp. Rock crystal (20 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and white handkerchief worn on his right side. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a Shipwright, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 20 pp.