Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'8". He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a hand crossbow, but if one is not available he will default to his monstrous two handed axe, and his gloved hand is found clutching a monstrous two handed axe. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Artistic, Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 4'7". He wears a black coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. His hair is red and curly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Naill was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He became a Tailor soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 900 gp. Malachite (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Jasper (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. He carries a battered hammer and tarnished scimitar as well. He sports a flattop hair cut. 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 has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He very much looks the part of a Guard. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He got into the Guard business at a young age. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Guard responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His head has been shaved. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Traki was born the youngest of three triplets. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Joker, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp).