Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a fancy violet suit. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Ralf was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Ralf 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: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Balimaar abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 200 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He tends to wear a large tan jacket. His hair is short and silver. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Theodoric was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Theodoric abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 300 gp. Zircon (80 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears tattered old clothes, marred by beers. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born into a rich family. His childhood dream was to be a Courier, but he was a colossal failure. He's also a talented Courier, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and balancing his hectic life and new hunter responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 500 gp. Hematite (12 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Moss agate (12 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Priest. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To be a Performer again; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.