Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. His black hair is long and unkept. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Chad was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A freak accident while working with his Cook mother left him crippled. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 15000 cp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Manfred was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Manfred abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 70 pp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He found a children's book about a Human Cleric who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Healer for hire.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Obsidian (4 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Good lock.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a mace, but if one is not available he will default to his longsword. He has a very tight haircut. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: His religion dominates his actions.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has amber eyes and a black hat with a violet feather.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He works hard and plays hard.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Human compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

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