Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'4" when asserting himself. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He dropped out of school to support his sick father, and resented it. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2200 sp.

Description: He sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is blonde and curly. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Military, Rich, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears skinny pants and wears a black and grey robe with the hood down, and is pretty ugly. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has blue eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Anselm's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Banded mail.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born in a small island village. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortspear.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Gerard alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is content; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 100 gp.