Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants, and is pretty ugly. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. Heward is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His first spouse was a Servant, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has a very tight haircut. He is baby faced.

Personality: Norman is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Knight profession.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. When Norman reached his early adolescence his Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He tends to his Tailor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 300 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His silver hair is heavily combed to the right. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aldous fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 30000 sp. Violet garnet (800 gp).

Description: He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'8" when asserting himself. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: The child of a Tanner, who enjoyed hunting, Randal was taken on many hunting expeditions. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He bought a sai and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he is greedy

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is in excellent shape and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a Mercenary first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Spy again.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 14000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.