Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born in the north. 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1000 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a simple white robe with tan stripes complete with hood. His red hair is still thick. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father 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: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver pearl (50 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Amethyst (50 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'9" and wears a simple black robe with white stripes complete with hood. He has moderate length golden hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He is a Jackalwere in disguise. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 4000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.