Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aramil fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. Carnelian (30 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this southern man wears a worn and beaten armor. His white hair is still thick. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Masterwork manacles. 1 Masterwork manacles. 1 Hourglass. 1 Spyglass.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. His hair is white and curly. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a Gardener first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Nalral hails from a village terrorized by brigands. His childhood dream was to be a Courier, but he was a colossal failure. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To be a Courier again; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His brown fur is heavily combed to the left. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Tree was born the youngest of three triplets. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 100 gp. Blue sapphire (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Malachite (10 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear flannel. His blonde hair is cut short. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. A true patriot, Alvyn would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Alvyn lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Family, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 6000 cp.