Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He carries with him a set of longswords, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Sage. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. Aelar liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and balancing his hectic life and new sage responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Emerald (600 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). 1 Banded mail. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, marred by chocolates. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Miller arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Roofer again; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. Tourmaline (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Banded agate (11 gp).

Description: He wears a white costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. He carries with him a set of flails, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He is baby faced.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Beiro will drive conversation. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Beiro fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. 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: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 300 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.