Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Human compassion; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a brown vest and prefers grey and tan shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Guardian, In love. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 gp. Zircon (20 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Tanner arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and human compassion

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Don enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Don was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. After months of barely getting by, Don managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 20 pp. 2 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a violet suit, blue shirt, and black tie. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 42000 sp.