Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. He has wavy bronze crest. His fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Mortician profession.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Cynical, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His hair is short and chestnut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Travok hails from a village terrorized by goblins. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. Sporting a auburn mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. A true patriot, Namfoodle would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Namfoodle was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to be a server again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Nature, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 200 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 is dressed in earthy colors with a white and black handkerchief worn on his right side. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Dyer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Tordek was born on a far northern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Dyer. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1900 gp.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty pastel coat over it. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has amber eyes and a pastel hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.