Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is dressed in earthy colors with a black and grey handkerchief worn on his left side. His head has been shaved. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 500 gp. Alexandrite (1500 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is an epitome of beauty. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Everard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. After coming to the age of reason, Everard took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a red costume with the symbols of death on his torso. His auburn hair is braided into rings. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. After coming to the age of reason, Manfred took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'9". She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has shaved her head bald. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Eva was born on a far western mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Guard. She has worked as a Guard like her father before her.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Guard responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.