Description: A middle-aged man, he wears black painted combat armor at almost all times, and is pretty ugly. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. 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 several months after his father was called into army service. When Jocelyn reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 22000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and grey handkerchief worn on his left side. He has black hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born in the east to a Sage, Reynard learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Reynard alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. He sports a flattop hair cut. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. 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: Born in the south to a Crown-heir, Richard learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. 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. He became a Crown-heir soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: 6'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He found a children's book about a Human Barbarian 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears an entirely blue suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He got into the Baker business at a young age. A gifted student he started as a Merchant, but he got bored and became a Baker. He struck the Baker job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.