Description: This younger middle-aged man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His green crest is matted, messy, and big. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dragonborns in Ghesh's homeland. Ghesh decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Aquamarine (1600 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His silver hair is singed and shortened. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 700 gp. Moss agate (15 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp).

Description: He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. He carries a battered rapier and tarnished longsword as well. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. 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: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Corkitron was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and balancing his hectic life and new barkeep responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Deep green spinel (140 gp).

Description: An older man who is renowned for his bright red suits and hats, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is long and red with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Raer was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He worked as a nervous Assassin and found it very stressful. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to be a priest again

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Guardian. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his greatsword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Henry was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student he started as a Merchant, but he got bored and became a Sellsword. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To be a Merchant again; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 70 gp.