Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His silver hair is long and unkept. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Naill is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. 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: He comes from a rich northern family. 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 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 feels kind of lost in life; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 200 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His clothes are grease stained in places. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 600 gp. Moonstone (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Coral (90 gp). Peridot (30 gp).

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His blonde hair is cut short. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born in the west to a Bather, Halimath learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. 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 a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1800 gp. Black star sapphire (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He dresses like a well dressed Glassblower does. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. 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 was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eye agate (6 gp). Jet (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.