Description: This man stands a little under 6'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a white coat with red slacks. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: 5'10" and muscular, this eastern man tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has moderate length blonde hair. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp).

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a trident on his belt. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are amber and beady.

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 lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gomory fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His silver hair is heavily combed to the right. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Frederick wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Cleric, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Frederick was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 17000 cp. Moonstone (60 gp). Jade (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs, he is not a threatening figure. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Miles hails from a village terrorized by giants. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Miles was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Secretive, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 200 gp. Sardonyx (30 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Amber (130 gp).