Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Selfish, Disease, PTSD. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is cut close to his head. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Religious, Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. Kilvar abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He has no crest. His red eyes peer out from beneath his top black hat.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Kaladan's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 3 Acid flasks.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was granted arcane powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1700 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).