Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1800 gp.

Description: He typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. He is physically well-built. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is an amazing painter.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor, and he perpetually has his crossbow ready. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Lamlis hails from a village terrorized by orcs. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 70 pp.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'8" and has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. He has shaved his head bald. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and he wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 700 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his scythe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. The war was a terrible time for him, and Tharivol does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He worked as a nervous Painter and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Sensitive, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Job, Religious. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.