Description: A 5'2" eastern man, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Vanuath was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Marshal born in the past three hundred years. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is content.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Azurite (5 gp). Pink diamond (3000 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 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.