Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Shivering grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a green shirt with thin black vertical stripes and blue pants. He has silver hair. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

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. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Amethyst (80 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. His red hair is knotted and matted. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. 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 grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Fenriz alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears dark leathers with embroidery. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. Ralf enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Ralf was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His golden hair is thinning but still full. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Slave, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 700 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). 1 Average lock.