Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His beige fur is matted, messy, and big. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Shivering was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shivering 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; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 200 gp. Pink pearl (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'4". He wears just a black suit. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

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. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Military, In love. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a green shirt with thin yellow vertical stripes and tan pants. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He found a children's book about a Halfling Aristocrat 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 set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 pp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'3" and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His silver hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. A true patriot, Mantus would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. 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. Mantus 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; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is dressed in an above average manner. His white hair is cut short. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Slave Trader for hire.

Motivation: To be a Layabout again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 500 pp. Black pearl (400 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Jet (50 gp). Rose (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp).