Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He carries a battered club and tarnished axe as well. His dark red hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Iados grew up listening to his father's many stories. 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. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). Jade (140 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'2" and wears bulky red painted plate armor. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His brown hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Hugh grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Hugh. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Server

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 40 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is a mite stocky and prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. His crest is short and silver. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Mugrunden enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Mugrunden lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 4000 gp. White opal (700 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Sard (30 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Jade (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp).

Description: 6'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His golden hair is still thick. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Server

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue quartz (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.