Description: This slender man stands about 5'6". He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light pastel in addition to tight pants. His red hair is cut short. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: Gerald is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born in a small island village. Gerald liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

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

Possessions: 1000 sp. Jade (130 gp).

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with tan slacks. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: John was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. John was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and expand his business

Flaws: Sensitive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: He wears violet trousers with grey and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His black hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. 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 to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears baggy tan pantaloons and a grey scarf. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Magnifying glass.