Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is long and black with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. After coming to the age of reason, Laucian took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Hematite (13 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Banded agate (13 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a ceremonial dagger on his belt. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Uthemar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Glassblower work with an outfit from a few towns over. Glassblower work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has worked as a Glassblower like his father before him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 700 gp. Amber (40 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. He has wavy red hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Born in the north to a Painter, Theriatis learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and balancing his hectic life and new painter responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

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

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Hadarai wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 80 pp. Citrine (80 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Rose (80 gp). Black pearl (200 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a yellow feathered hat and yellow clothes. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Lucan wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the east. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Lucan grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Lucan. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1800 gp.