Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a tan vest and prefers black and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has wavy black hair. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Moss agate (15 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Jade (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Engraver, marred by teas. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears a grey deerstalker hat and grey clothes. He has shaved his head bald. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 300 gp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp).

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His head has been shaved. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Has a crush, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

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. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Aldous was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Military, Debt. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 7 Acid flasks. 1 Everburning torch.