Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. His ears are large.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 700 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp).

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He carries with him a set of bows on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Bloodstone (30 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He is an epitome of beauty. He has moderate length white hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born in a small forest village. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is golden and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Rolen embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Rolen was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Zircon (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'3". He wears professional attire. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1100 gp. Zircon (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp).