Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature axe.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Iolite (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Rose (30 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. A true patriot, Nutae would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Nutae 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. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Scribe but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Azaki was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sard (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.