Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He is an epitome of beauty. He has shaved his head bald. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: The child of a Blacksmith, who enjoyed hunting, Arannis was taken on many hunting expeditions. His first spouse was a Blacksmith, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 4000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull grey iron scale mail, marred by sweets. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver ewer (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man prefers to wear flannel. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Varis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bather hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Carnelian (70 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp).