Description: He is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. He has a hunchback. He has moderate length auburn hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the east. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Guard arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to be a priest again

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 3000 gp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Hematite (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his top violet hat.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His father, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 110 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. A true patriot, Naal would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. When Naal reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Rich, Family, Slave, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.