Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'10". He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and his gloved hand is found clutching a quarterstaff. His head has been shaved. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Carter who has hired him part-time. He works hard and plays hard.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. After coming to the age of reason, Adelard took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Knight.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

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

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Ploughman. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A 5'0" southern man, he wears a violet vest and prefers red and pastel shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born into a rich family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A 6'6" southern man, he sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has wavy chestnut hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He found a children's book about a Human Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and to be a hunter again

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His tied-back hair is golden. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 gp.