Description: This man has the majority of his body covered in plate. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His brown hair is braided into rings. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Nelkin was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 600 gp. Eye agate (4 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). 1 Healer’s kit. 1 Spyglass.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His gray fur is greasy and uncared for. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are copper.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His mother, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he has a crush on the local doctor

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Doctor again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.