Description: With violet face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull pastel iron scale mail. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 61. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Cory hails from a village terrorized by giants. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 600 gp. Coral (160 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Black pearl (700 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'2". He is typically in his Soapmaker uniform, and his gloved hand is found clutching a longsword. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his top brown hat.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Soapmaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Soapmaker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Breastplate.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His chestnut hair is still thick. His green eyes peer out from beneath his feathered blue hat.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Jocelyn alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1200 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a white shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and pastel pants. His head has been shaved. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 46000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.