Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He carries with him a set of ceremonial daggers, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He wears a colorful flower in his silver hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Azaki was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and tends to wear a large yellow jacket. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears his silver hair down. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Naal was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Naal abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He usually wears his violet robe and has his rapier always slung over his shoulder, marred by teas. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has green eyes and a violet hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Nutae is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nutae grew up listening to his father's many stories. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: This southern man wears baggy yellow pantaloons and a white scarf. His clothes are grease stained in places. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Adran was born with his mother's beautiful face. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Ploughman

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

Possessions: 30 pp. Amber (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. 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 daughter.

History: Gifted from a young age, Erdan studied abroad. 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. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Sage they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Detective, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Family, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp).