Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His blonde hair is lengthy. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1200 gp. Onyx (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Banded agate (10 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered red stockings. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His ears are large.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Spy. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon 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 desert due to the painful memories there. Varis took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up kukri and armor he uses now. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Cartwright again.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Nature. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his glaive, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Mindartis was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family, Nature. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He likes to wear brown tank tops with black pants. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a Mayor first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Mayor. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 600 gp. Coral (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His black hair is lengthy. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He got into the Carter business at a young age. 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. Aelar took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up whip and armor he uses now. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Lazy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Just what you see.