Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a tan shirt with thin black vertical stripes and brown pants. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Hadarai's homeland. Hadarai decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he's in love

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush, Religious. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is typically in his Bookbinder uniform. His hair is cut close to his head. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: Azaki 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 is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 pp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Amber (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp).

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 3000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp).