Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'5" when asserting himself. His black hair is still thick. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Varis has worked very hard to control his curse. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. His auburn hair is still thick. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Erdan was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He worked as a nervous Guard and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Guard responsibilities is difficult; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Gifted, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has no hair. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Gifted from a young age, Theren studied abroad. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Knight for hire.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He uses divination through singing.

History: He got into the Baker business at a young age. His childhood dream was to be a Merchant, but he was a colossal failure. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. Amber (50 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Peridot (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears suspenders and yellow workpants. His shirt is red, and he wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.