Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Koeth's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His first spouse was a Sellsword, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. After a long history of fighting, Koeth and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'0", this man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair is cut close to his head. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

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. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

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: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. He has no hair. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Himo was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Job, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Smoky quartz (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.