Description: A 5'7" eastern man, he usually wears his grey robe and has his monstrous two handed axe always slung over his shoulder. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born into a rich family. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His mother, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his longsword with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He carries with him a set of longswords on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady white eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Xappan was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Xappan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 30 gp. Chrysoberyl (160 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: She wears long strands of emerald and short violet dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her greataxe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. Her brown hair is smooth and relatively long. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born in the east. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears baggy black pantaloons and a red scarf. Her scarlet crest is smooth and relatively long. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Jaxi has worked very hard to control her curse. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Breastplate.