Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair is black and curly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 2000 gp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He sports a flattop hair cut. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He usually wears his black robe and has his rapier always slung over his shoulder. He is an epitome of beauty. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a Fletcher first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Berrian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Painter again; and expand his business

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 2300 gp. Banded agate (8 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears suspenders and grey workpants. His shirt is red, and he wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. His ears are large.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. The war was a terrible time for him, and Quarion does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Quarion was born on a far southern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Marshal. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. 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 first spouse was a Butcher, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 120 pp. Moonstone (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Onyx (80 gp).