Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents were killed by brigands in a raid when he was still a young child. The brigands captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 110000 cp.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Mason who has hired him part-time. Aerdeth enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He worked as a nervous Mason and found it very stressful. He tends to his Mason job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and expand his business

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 10000 gp. Jade (140 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Canary diamond (3000 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Amethyst (140 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He worked as a nervous Guard and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is content

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 pp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Coral (160 gp). White opal (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a simple tan robe with violet stripes complete with hood. He has brown hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. A friendly and beautiful Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To protect his home; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: He wears a simple grey robe with black stripes complete with hood. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his shortbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Aerdeth's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Aerdeth is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He got into the Performer business at a young age. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Performer.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.