Description: This man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has no hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Lamlis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 15000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Berrian wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Berrian lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1900 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Varis grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 7000 sp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and tends to wear a large blue jacket. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: He comes from a rich western family. 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 knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Selfish, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a brown coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. Sporting a silver mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Immeral was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 400 gp. Deep green spinel (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.