Description: He is a husky man, who wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His chestnut hair is still thick. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Painter and was forced into it by his family; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing 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: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: This man wears violet robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a mace, but if one is not available he will default to his hammer. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his right hand. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Wymar speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This eastern man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is cut close to his head. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. The war was a terrible time for him, and Anselm does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Anselm was born with his father's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: He is a husky man, who likes to wear green tank tops with white pants. His white hair is heavily combed to the right. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Gilbert is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Performer; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Extrovert, Professionalism. Bonds: Nature, Has a crush, Criminal record. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 gp.