Description: This man is tall and muscular. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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 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 a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. After a long history of fighting, Charles and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man tends to wear a large blue jacket. His chestnut hair is still thick. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Charles was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1500 sp. Amber (70 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'4". He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His brown hair is braided into rings. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: The child of a Ruler, who enjoyed hunting, Clerebold was taken on many hunting expeditions. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. After months of barely getting by, Clerebold 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 feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a blue coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He struck the Guard job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Fire opal (400 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp).

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He carries a battered nunchaku and tarnished dagger as well. He has silver hair. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving William alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 100 gp.