Description: This slender man stands about 5'6". He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a spear on his belt. His blue hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are white.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born in the west. He found a children's book about a Tiefling Wizard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Akmen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 3000 sp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Sard (60 gp). White opal (900 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp).

Description: 5'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears an entirely brown suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 600 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a yellow Stetson hat and yellow clothes. He wears his red hair up. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Hoshgrish took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up spear and armor he uses now. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

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