Description: An older man who is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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 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: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp).

Description: He likes to wear tan tank tops with violet pants. He has moderate length black hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

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 never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. After a long history of fighting, Gerard and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears a black collared shirt and tan pants. He accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His hair is black and very short. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: The child of a Guard, who enjoyed hunting, Manfred was taken on many hunting expeditions. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Manfred took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up lance and armor he uses now. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 800 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp).

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. He carries a battered sword and tarnished club as well. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born into a rich family. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 east. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Military, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is dressed in earthy colors with a black and brown handkerchief worn on his left side. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. He has amber eyes and a black hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Joker. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 700 gp.