Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Anselm is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. While he appears to be a normal Half-Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a mercenary again

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Server

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 3'2" and muscular, this eastern woman dresses like a well dressed Map Maker does. Her hair is short and black. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Gifted from a young age, Trym studied abroad. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Map Maker. She was granted martial powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Family, Slave. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His fur is orange and very short. His eyes are likewise copper. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Soapmaker arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull pastel iron scale mail. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. While she appears to be a normal Human, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She keeps her long red hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Cumpen was born with her father's beautiful face. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.