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 wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 200 pp. White opal (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'4" and wears just a white suit. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the left. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Bather profession.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Job, Nature, Rich, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 7000 gp. Tourmaline (90 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Rose (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. He carries with him a set of sickles, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His white hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his pastel robe. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a Stylist, his father struggled to pay the bills. Galinndan abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 400 pp.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. His brown hair is braided into rings. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Body Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Body Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and balancing his hectic life and new body guard responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.