Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Cook arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1000 gp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Blue diamond (2000 gp).

Description: He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his longsword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. His red hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: Paelias hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born in the north. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Paelias and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 900 gp. Zircon (40 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'9" and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Aust was born the youngest of three triplets. He worked as a nervous Engraver and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family, Slave. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: Obsidian (9 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp).

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He works hard and plays hard.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Korfel fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Emerald (1300 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears green trousers with black and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his longbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. He has green eyes and a green hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. After a long history of fighting, Theriatis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.