Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His red hair is cut short. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Animal Trainer born in the past three hundred years. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Alex was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 400 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has shaved his head bald. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Miller. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a red tunic with black highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes, and is pretty ugly. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. 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 likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'8". He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. His cinnamon fur is still thick. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Just what you see.