Description: This malnourished man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 sp. Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp).

Description: This man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull blue iron scale mail, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Riardon fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, PTSD. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 2600 gp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Rose (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is wearing a long, blue cloak. His hair is short and red. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Eiravel embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His mother, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 4000 gp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a simple grey robe with green stripes complete with hood. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born in the north to a Bookbinder, Azaki learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. 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 is unsatisfied with his job; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. He carries with him a set of scimitars on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. He wears his black hair down. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

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. 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 at the edge of vast plains. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Ahvain took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up scimitar and armor he uses now. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ahvain fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.