Description: He wears baggy red pantaloons and a pastel scarf. He carries with him a set of shortspears on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Suhnae alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Suhnae fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 3200 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp).

Description: He typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. He carries a battered shield and tarnished glaive as well. His hair is short and red. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. 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: Mindartis was born with his father's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. After a long history of fighting, Mindartis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Miller

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Coral (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He's also a talented Blacksmith, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Blacksmith again; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1600 gp. Silver ewer (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Engraver. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He got into the Engraver business at a young age. He dropped out of school to support his sick mother, and resented it. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Engraver.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 30 pp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Zircon (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'3" and muscular, this southern man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Bookbinder profession.

History: Naill hails from a village terrorized by giants. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Naill alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Bookbinder again; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.