Description: A man of a pale complexion, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is red and curly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Military, In love, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is physically well-built. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. A friendly and beautiful Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Galinndan was born the youngest of three triplets. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black star sapphire (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Hematite (8 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has no hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Beiro was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and balancing his hectic life and new stableman responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 7000 sp. Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Rose (60 gp).