Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he dresses in pastel turtlenecks beneath a black coat with blue slacks. His white hair is cut short. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson pastel hat.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Simon is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born to a Knight, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Human compassion; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Joker, Justice. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has dyed his greying brass crest a little too much giving a sharp brass color. His gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and expand his business

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic, Entrepeneur, Optimist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Hematite (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a brown vest and prefers green and blue shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his left hand. He has no hair. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. 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 was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze and is in decent physical shape. He has wavy silver hair. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Selfish, Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: White pearl (110 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 2'11" and has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 100 sp.