Description: This man wears tattered old clothes. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His ears are large.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'2" and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Crown-heir. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has no hair. His eyes are gray.

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. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. 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 has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Farmer.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and doesn't want to be a farmer and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his feathered tan hat.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Emotional, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.