Description: This man stands a little under 6'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears tattered old clothes. His long dark red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Through the years after Abad was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Abad's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 17000 cp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp).

Description: This woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and sports empty pouches on her belt. With bright silver hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to be a mercenary again

Flaws: Hedonist, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature, Guardian. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the south were limited. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 6000 cp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears just a violet suit. His hair is silver and curly. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Guy was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is content

Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 5000 cp. Zircon (70 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Azaki speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Gifted from a young age, Azaki studied abroad. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 70 pp. Citrine (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp).