Description: He stands about 4'9" and wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a monstrous two handed axe on his belt. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born in a small mountains village. 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. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aust fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His red hair is knotted and matted. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. Oriax was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and balancing his hectic life and new crown-heir responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Religious, Job, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 110 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. With bright golden hair. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Silaqui was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Cartwright work with an outfit from a few towns over. Cartwright work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She tends to her Cartwright job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Opinionated, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 100 sp. Jade (140 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Charles enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. After a long history of fighting, Charles and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Just what you see.