Description: He prefers to wear flannel, and he perpetually has his shield ready. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. 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: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Eiravel fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Athletic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2000 gp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Heian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp).