Description: This man is tall and muscular. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His brown hair is knotted and matted. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This tall, slender man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Cory was born the youngest of three triplets. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Cory fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Servant.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 12000 cp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor, and carries shortspears. His golden hair is cut short. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Thomas was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 2700 sp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Godfrey was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp.