Description: He is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a hunchback. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Naal was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 7000 sp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'8" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and pastel robe with the hood down. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Nutae was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature scythe.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, In love. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He is physically well-built. His red hair is braided into rings. He has blue eyes and a grey hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

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. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he has a crush on the local gardener

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: The child of a Herbalist, who enjoyed hunting, Arannis was taken on many hunting expeditions. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Blacksmith for the past few years.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 600 gp. Azurite (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Amber (70 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear flannel. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 gp.