Description: Standing 2'11", this man wears a fancy violet suit. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. 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: He was born into a rich family. While he appears to be a normal Halfling, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. 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 wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Rich, Military. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 500 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. The war was a terrible time for him, and Kellen does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born in the north to a Fortune-teller, Kellen learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He carries a battered bow and tarnished axe as well. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Armorer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 180 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Modean abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Painter. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He worked as a nervous Painter and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 260 gp. 7 Acid flasks.