Description: This man stands a little under 5'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Aramil was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His childhood dream was to be a Bookbinder, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'0". He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 100 pp.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Quarion hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2000 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Sard (70 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp).