Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and he perpetually has his nunchaku ready. He keeps his rusty crest in a pixie cut. 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 unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born to a Shipwright, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2300 gp. Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull brown iron scale mail. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Detective arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Red spinel (60 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp).

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a crossbow on his belt. He carries a battered dagger and tarnished crossbow as well. His purple hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature crossbow.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 400 gp. Banded agate (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Fallond was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 50 gp.