Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and carries bastard swords. His hair is long and red with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. A true patriot, Frederick would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Frederick grew up listening to his father's many stories. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Frederick alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He wears a black shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and white pants. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has no hair. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Bertram is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 100 gp. Violet garnet (400 gp).

Description: He typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. He carries with him a set of hammers on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. His hair is chestnut and curly. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 90 pp.

Description: A 6'2" northern man, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Azurite (12 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Jasper (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His chestnut hair is still thick. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Flaws: Shy, Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 4000 sp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item.