Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He carries with him a set of crossbows on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. His hair is long and brown with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small green clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Ralf hails from a village terrorized by illithids. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Ralf was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ralf fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Revenge; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She wears bulky green painted plate armor. Her chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Black opal (400 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. 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 is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Carter profession.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Slave. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 50 pp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp).

Description: She wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. She carries with her a set of shortbows, each one with a jet on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She has dyed her greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Barber. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 600 gp.