Description: This man stands a little under 5'7" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to be a blacksmith again

Flaws: Impulsive, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This malnourished man wears an entirely black suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. His ears are large.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A freak accident while working with his Gardener father left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is content; and to end his boredom

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Forgetful, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Blue quartz (5 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Selfish, PTSD. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 500 gp. White pearl (140 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp).

Description: This man has the majority of his body covered in plate, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has wavy chestnut hair. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He is physically well-built. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Don was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 17000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.