Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a morningstar on his belt. He has no hair. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Gardener born in the past three hundred years. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Diggory took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up morningstar and armor he uses now. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and balancing his hectic life and new gardener responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). 1 Hourglass. 1 Good lock.

Description: He wears professional attire. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: Chalcedony (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'9" and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears a colorful flower in his white hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born into a rich family. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 100 pp. 1 Buckler.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He usually wears his brown robe and has his greatsword always slung over his shoulder. He keeps his red fur in a pixie cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. 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: Fragrant was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Fragrant was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Fragrant decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1600 gp. Blue quartz (14 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized pastel coat. He is physically well-built. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: Kellen wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Paladin, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... 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 in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Laborer. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Laborer for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a seamstress again

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.