Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears bulky pastel painted plate armor. He has chestnut hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Gifted from a young age, Baern studied abroad. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1600 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp).

Description: He likes to wear blue tank tops with grey pants. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. He has gray eyes and a blue hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He is a Deep Scion in disguise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 6000 gp. Hematite (15 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 4'2", this man wears silk and lounges about seductively. His brown hair is lengthy. His eyes are green.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 20 pp. White pearl (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A middle-aged man, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants, and is pretty ugly. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he is content

Ideals: Passionate, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2800 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp).