Description: A middle-aged man, he dresses like a well dressed Layabout does, and is pretty ugly. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. 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's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born in the south to a Layabout, Lance learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Detective again; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Joker, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Keth was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His first spouse was a Knight, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Persistence, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 11000 sp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp. Tourmaline (100 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is typically in his Blacksmith uniform, and carries ceremonial daggers. His hair is silver and curly. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Efferil was raised in a hard working conservative environment. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2200 sp.