Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a quarterstaff, but if one is not available he will default to his trident. His head has been shaved. He has hazel eyes and a blue hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. The war was a terrible time for him, and Manfred does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Manfred was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1200 sp. 2 Holy water. 2 Holy water. 2 Smokesticks.

Description: He usually wears his blue robe and has his bastard sword always slung over his shoulder. His hair is red and curly. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Map Maker father left him crippled. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his shortspear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Alex will drive conversation. 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: He was raised by priests from a young age. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 70 pp.

Description: A 6'1" eastern man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty pastel coat over it. His hair is golden and curly. His ears are large.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is wearing a tight pastel one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He is a Chromatic Dragon in disguise. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Performer responsibilities is difficult; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Banded mail.