Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 200 gp. Sardonyx (70 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and white handkerchief worn on his left side. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Berrian's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave 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 plains due to the painful memories there. Berrian took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up monstrous two handed axe and armor he uses now. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp).

Description: 4'8" and muscular, this northern man wears baggy green pantaloons and a red scarf. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Quarion speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears long strands of aquamarine and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'11". He usually wears his brown robe and has his hand crossbow always slung over his shoulder. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Traki fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 500 pp. Tourmaline (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp).