Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his yellow robe. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is long and black with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small green clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Alex enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1000 sp. Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Black pearl (900 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, and is pretty ugly. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Carnelian (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He dresses like a well dressed Masseuse does. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has moderate length golden hair. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Miles was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to be a ruler again

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 900 gp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Zircon (20 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears long strands of ruby and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair is auburn and very short. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born in the south to a Farmer, Gilbert learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.