Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are white and catlike.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Dilettante. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a bookbinder again

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 120 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears bulky yellow painted plate armor. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Qualen lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When Qualen reached his early adolescence his Gnome father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Frouse fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was born in a small plains village. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has worked as a Ruler like his father before him.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'9" western man, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Fisher arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 20000 cp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork studded leather.