Description: An older man who wears many layers of old clothing at all times, he is not a threatening figure. He has shaved his head bald. He has violet eyes and a blue hat with a red feather.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He bought a longbow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 600 gp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze, and he perpetually has his axe ready. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

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. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 200 gp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears a simple white robe with red stripes complete with hood. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, gnolls burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying east to reunite his family. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2400 sp.

Description: This tall, slender man dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a black coat with tan slacks. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. He is baby faced.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born in a small forest village. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. 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 became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He's in love; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.