Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a blue costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. The war was a terrible time for him, and William does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Ruler arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Sellsword. He keeps his long gray fur kept up in a rat tail. His yellow eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Beast is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Through the years after Beast was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Beast's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his violet robe. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Interpreter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Interpreter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Interpreter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 2200 gp. Iolite (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Marshal, and carries pickaxes. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Gerald hails from a village terrorized by giants. He married young, but lost his spouse to giants. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Lazy, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 360 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.