Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a monstrous two handed axe on his belt, and is pretty ugly. He has moderate length auburn hair. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Opinionated, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Gomory will drive conversation. Gomory enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Debt. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 100 gp. Onyx (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, grey cloak. He carries a battered sai and tarnished bow as well. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He is a Slaad in disguise. He worked as a nervous Map Maker and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Professionalism, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Alexandrite (600 gp).