Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His white hair is thinning but still full. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle 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 mountains due to the painful memories there. Aldous took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up mace and armor he uses now. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 9000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a white coat with brown slacks. His brown hair is cut short. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush, In love. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 gp. Black opal (1100 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 6'1" and wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. After coming to the age of reason, Theodoric took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'9". He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull white iron scale mail, and his gloved hand is found clutching a bow. His hair is cut close to his head. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Don grew up listening to his father's many stories. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Insane, Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he is content

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 200 gp.