Description: This dark-skinned male wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Manfred was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature kukri.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 210 gp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp).

Description: She is dressed in an above average manner. She has wavy silver hair. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. After a long history of fighting, Rohesia and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To end her boredom.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 80 gp. Amethyst (160 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is wearing a long, white cloak. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Ghaliver was born the youngest of three triplets. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to be a server again

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is a mite stocky and likes to wear white tank tops with pastel skirt. Her silver hair is wavy and long. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Stylist but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her parents enrolled her in a Expert school at a young age so that she could practice her druidic talents. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: She stands about 4'8" and wears a white shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and green pants. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She keeps her black hair in a pixie cut. Her blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She worked as a nervous Cartwright and found it very stressful. She's also a talented Fisher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Fisher again.

Flaws: Shy, Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 150 gp.