Description: A plain young-adult man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears his white hair down. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. 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: He is greedy.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, In love, Debt. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He stands about 5'9" and is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Lance embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has golden hair. His eyes are green.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. A gifted student he started as a Baker, but he got bored and became a Knight. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a baker again

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is short and white. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Full Plate. 1 Full Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Nature, Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 300 gp. Red spinel (90 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.