Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is cut close to his head. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 100 gp. Moonstone (70 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a simple black robe with grey stripes complete with hood. He has wavy chestnut hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Bertram hails from a village terrorized by illithids. Bertram was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Assassin. After a long history of fighting, Bertram and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Revenge.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his yellow robe. His tied-back hair is brown. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Locksmith arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Nicholas liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. After a long history of fighting, Nicholas and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 500 gp. Violet garnet (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man wears dark leathers with embroidery. His clothes are grease stained in places. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is short and black. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Geoffrey alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 400 gp. Moss agate (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp).