Description: This man stands a little under 5'7" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is dressed in earthy colors with a black and tan handkerchief worn on his right side. He wears his red hair up. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born to a Server, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to pay off his debts

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a violet coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head, and is pretty ugly. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 west. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Persistence, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'8" and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Guy was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He sports a flattop hair cut. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. 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 into a rich family. 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 taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon 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 plains due to the painful memories there. Ralf took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up pickaxe and armor he uses now. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ralf fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.