Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears tattered old clothes. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, PTSD. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 330 gp.

Description: A 3'4" northern man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Burgell hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. Burgell enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand her business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many yellow ritualistic tattoos. He tends to wear a grey poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Unemployed.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and balancing his hectic life and new unemployed responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Bonds: Religious, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 400 sp. Obsidian (16 gp).