Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Red spinel (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp).

Description: He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly axes and flails. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ernest grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His first spouse was a Banker, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 300 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). 4 Smokesticks.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'10". He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shortbow. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, goblins burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying south to reunite his family. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: An older man who wears many layers of old clothing at all times, he is not a threatening figure. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father 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 human compassion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Military, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and has the majority of his body covered in plate. His hair is golden and curly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Optimist, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1 Simple lock. 1 Magnifying glass.