Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Blacksmith but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Merihim grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Merihim. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull pastel iron scale mail. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Beatrice was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. Her black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Tawar wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Cleric, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... 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 on a small isolated farm. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Barber. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Barber.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 320 gp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'3". She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has done her best to style her white hair to look like a famous performer. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Poor, Debt, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Violet garnet (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.