Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is renowned for his bright pastel suits and hats. He has chestnut hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His first spouse was a Bounty Hunter, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Bounty Hunter they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Butcher, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 sp. Azurite (15 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears skinny pants and wears a tan and grey robe with the hood down. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He found a children's book about a Elf Rogue 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: Further expansion of business; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His crest is cut close to his head. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady red eyes.

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 is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. His childhood dream was to be a Beggar, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to be a beggar again

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1700 gp. Red garnet (110 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Cairn was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A freak accident while working with his Scribe father left him crippled. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Bookbinder for the past few years.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a tan vest and prefers brown and blue shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is baby faced.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Pacifist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.