Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is physically well-built. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Guy fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

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

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, 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 crest is cut close to her head. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born in the west. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to settle down with her crush

Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Adventurer, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 100 gp. Deep green spinel (80 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She has no hair. Her gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Bather arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 140 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. His black fur is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Jade will drive conversation. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 290 gp.