Description: This man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and balancing his hectic life and new bookbinder responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer, Military, In love. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her green crest is unkempt and raggedy. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Mercenary and was forced into it by his family; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Opinionated, Joker, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This late middle aged man wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants and is in decent physical shape. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He is baby faced.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born in a small plains village. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he's in love

Flaws: Emotional, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 24000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her black hair is lengthy. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Vonana was raised in a hard working conservative environment. After coming to the age of reason, Vonana took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and expand her business

Ideals: Pacifist, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 5000 cp.