Description: A plain young-adult man, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Alex 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 moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Human compassion; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Zircon (30 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Jade (160 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'0". He wears a fancy green suit. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. 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: Kody was born with his father's beautiful face. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Chrysoprase (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp).

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a kukri, but if one is not available he will default to his morningstar. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has moderate length golden hair. 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 calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

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. Bertram was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools. 1 Silk rope. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is dressed in an above average manner. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Hubert wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Fighter, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... 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: He is a Lycanthrope in disguise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature glaive.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. His golden hair is braided into rings. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A freak accident while working with his Animal Trainer father left him crippled. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.