Description: An older man who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, he is not a threatening figure. He wears his auburn hair up. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Dean grew up listening to his mother's many stories. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. After a long history of fighting, Dean and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 gp. Pink pearl (60 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and is dressed in earthy colors with a white and blue handkerchief worn on his right side. His brown hair is lengthy. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Opinionated, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shortspear, but if one is not available he will default to his sword. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the right. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Trym was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Terse, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Iolite (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He keeps his chestnut hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. A true patriot, Bernard would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 gp. Obsidian (15 gp). Amber (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.