Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He has done his best to style his scarlet crest to look like a famous performer. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 150 gp. 6 Acid flasks.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and balancing his hectic life and new beggar responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Job, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 100 gp. Jasper (70 gp).

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'5" when asserting herself. She keeps her long black hair kept up in a rat tail. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Gifted from a young age, Emeny studied abroad. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She bought a kukri and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Terse, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a brown wide-brimmed hat and brown clothes. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. The war was a terrible time for her, and Sarah does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Sarah was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She tends to her Dyer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 40 gp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp).