Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He keeps his long black crest kept up in a rat tail. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady red eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He bought a nunchaku and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1200 gp. Moss agate (4 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Banded agate (4 gp).

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).