Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 40000 cp. Golden pearl (160 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: The child of a Jeweler, who enjoyed hunting, Balimaar was taken on many hunting expeditions. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Black pearl (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is short and auburn. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Balimaar was born on a far northern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Herbalist. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Hematite (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). White pearl (110 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a fancy brown suit. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. 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. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 300 gp. Zircon (20 gp). Jet (50 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'2". He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with green slacks. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Kody was born with his mother's beautiful face. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.