Description: He wears a black costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. He is portly but not overly obese. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: Aust speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1000 gp. Onyx (50 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). 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 has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. Adran was born on a far western mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Carpenter. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Hedonist, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He usually wears his black robe and has his rapier always slung over his shoulder. He is an epitome of beauty. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a Fletcher first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Berrian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

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

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 2300 gp. Banded agate (8 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears suspenders and grey workpants. His shirt is red, and he wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. His ears are large.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. The war was a terrible time for him, and Quarion does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Quarion was born on a far southern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Marshal. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. He wears an eyepatch.

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 cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His first spouse was a Butcher, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 120 pp. Moonstone (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Onyx (80 gp).