Description: This slender man stands about 5'4". He wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Zepar grew up listening to his father's many stories. He found a children's book about a Tiefling Monk 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 has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature lance.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 700 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'10" and prefers to wear flannel. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Skirt was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2000 gp. Zircon (50 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). White opal (600 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Trym was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Body Guard. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and expand his business

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Enemies, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a red shirt, with a blue mid length shorts with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His brown hair is cut short. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He hates Gnomes with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. 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: Born to a Crown-heir, his father struggled to pay the bills. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Iolite (70 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp).