Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears an entirely grey suit with pastel socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His hair is short and chestnut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He's also a talented Laborer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 800 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She has slicked back chestnut hair. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the north were limited. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 16000 cp.

Description: Standing 6'6", this woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her crest is short and gold. Her gold eyes peer out from beneath her top black hat.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. Sora liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and expand her business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with pastel colored cloaks and clothing. She carries a battered kukri and tarnished crossbow as well. Her yellow fur has been sun bleached extensively. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Climber’s kit.