Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He prefers to wear pastel clothing when he does not wear armor. His red hair is long and unkept. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his 13th 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: He seems to be bored by most things; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 gp. 3 Tanglefoot bags. 3 Acid flasks.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'0". He wears white trousers with brown and green striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His hair is black and curly. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Mason arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. William 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 is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 25000 cp. 2 Alchemist’s fire. 2 Thunderstones. 1 Smokesticks. 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This western man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His clothes are grease stained in places. His brown hair is long and unkept. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Justin grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, giants burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying west to reunite his family. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 3200 sp. Citrine (20 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: 5'0" and muscular, this western man wears a pastel armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. 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 born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 16000 sp. 4 Holy water. 3 Smokesticks. 4 Alchemist’s fire. 4 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, marred by sweets. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Manfred's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He found a children's book about a Human Fighter who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortspear.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Just what you see.