Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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. Alex enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Alex was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 400 gp. Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). White pearl (120 gp). 2 Holy water.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a black cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His blonde hair is braided into rings. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Anthony is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Anthony lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Flaws: Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is very fat, and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and revenge

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 18000 sp.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, tan shirt, and red tie. His head has been shaved. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.