Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'0" when asserting himself. He has shaved his head bald. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Robert was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 14000 cp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Bricklayer. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Lewis was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bricklayer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bricklayer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This dark-skinned male typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull brown iron scale mail. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has moderate length auburn hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Anselm was born with his father's beautiful face. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and to be a assassin again

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep green spinel (90 gp). Rose (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a pastel suit, black shirt, and blue tie. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Map Maker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Map Maker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Map Maker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 12000 sp.

Description: He wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His red leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars, and he perpetually has his trident ready. His hair is white and curly. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Diggory was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. 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 has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 40 pp. Hematite (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp).