Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born in a small desert village. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother 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. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 290 pp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has moderate length golden hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Hobart grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He found a children's book about a Halfling Paladin 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. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and is pretty ugly. He wears his white hair up. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and usually wears his white robe and has his morningstar always slung over his shoulder. His golden hair is cut short. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Military, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 900 gp. Onyx (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp).