Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He carries with him a set of halberds on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shane fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 gp. Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Jet (60 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather. He wears his black hair down. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Sensitive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, In love, Debt. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Adventurer and was forced into it by his family; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Slave, Job, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 300 gp. Tourmaline (160 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. 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 likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Human compassion; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Insomniac, Racist, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 300 gp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears a grey collared shirt and brown pants. He accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to be a banker again

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.