Description: An older man who dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Gomory lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. After coming to the age of reason, Gomory took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bather and was forced into it by his family; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 4000 sp. Black opal (600 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Sard (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Gardener. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born in the north to a Gardener, Gunter learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Gardener and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to reunite with his absent father

Bonds: Job, Attractive, Family, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This man wears a simple black robe with violet stripes complete with hood, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Hugh was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He worked as a nervous Ruler and found it very stressful. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Ruler.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Sensitive, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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 takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born in a small plains village. 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: To reunite with his absent father; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Nature, Rich, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 20000 cp.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a red coat. He has red hair. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he's in love

Flaws: Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 100 pp.