Description: This man stands a little under 5'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a quarterstaff on his belt. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. When Berrian reached his early adolescence his Elf mother 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 set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Military. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Paelias's homeland. Paelias decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He tends to his Guard job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 50 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp).

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Sailor. He carries a battered lance and tarnished quarterstaff as well. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. After months of barely getting by, Raer managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Has a crush, Criminal record. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. He carries a battered lance and tarnished longbow as well. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Banker arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 10000 gp. Bloodstone (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Pink diamond (7000 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. His chestnut hair is still thick. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Detective arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Aerdeth alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 170 pp. Fire opal (400 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.