Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is short and chestnut. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his broad white hat.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Star rose quartz (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'0". He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Locksmith but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

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. After coming to the age of reason, Himo took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1000 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Amber (40 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Knight. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Traki hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. Traki enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Military, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moss agate (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.