Description: This slender man stands about 4'8". He prefers to wear flannel. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in the north to a Painter, Naeris learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He prefers to wear red clothing when he does not wear armor. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Guard. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Guard. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Military, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with brown slacks. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Halimath wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Wizard, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Gifted from a young age, Halimath studied abroad. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Azurite (9 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Rose (20 gp).