Description: This younger middle-aged man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: An older man who wears many layers of old clothing at all times, he is not a threatening figure. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He got into the Mercenary business at a young age. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Clerebold took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up hand crossbow and armor he uses now. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Job, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. A freak accident while working with his Animal Trainer mother left him crippled. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Professionalism, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born in a small island village. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Silk rope. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Magnifying glass.