Description: He has a missing left leg. He dresses like a well dressed Merchant does. He has a very tight haircut. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his feathered blue hat.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Merchant born in the past three hundred years. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gifted student he started as a Shoemaker, but he got bored and became a Merchant. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Mundane, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born into a rich family. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Peridot (50 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His brown hair is braided into rings. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 11000 sp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 2300 gp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Cook. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Himo was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Cook responsibilities is difficult; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Enemies, Guardian. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 500 gp.