Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Guy 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. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and he desires power and/or immortality

Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

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

Description: This late middle aged man wears light armors faded through time and improper care and is in decent physical shape. He keeps his auburn hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Bernard hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

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. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat. His hair is cut close to his head. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born in a small desert village. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Being a Architect kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: To be a Engraver again; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: Peridot (80 gp). 3 Antitoxin. 3 Thunderstones. 2 Smokesticks.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears dull black sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed lance, just in case. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1400 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He dresses like a well dressed Interpreter does. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Gerard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Guard again.

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 12000 cp.