Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a red coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He is an amazing painter.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Guardian. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 600 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. 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 raised by priests from a young age. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'8". He very much looks the part of a Mayor. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His ears are large.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man wears dull blue sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed hand crossbow, just in case, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born into a rich family. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and money/treasure

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a worn and beaten armor. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When Manfred reached his early adolescence his Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful, Insomniac. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 2500 sp.