Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: Citrine (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

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 prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born into a rich family. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: An older man who wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His yellow leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars, he is not a threatening figure. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Aust was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 160 pp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears tattered old clothes. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 900 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a fancy red suit, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He uses divination through singing.

History: Efferil was born with his father's beautiful face. 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Ploughman for hire.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job, Debt. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 900 gp. Malachite (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.