Description: He is a husky man, who prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a very tight haircut. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Masseuse work with an outfit from a few towns over. Masseuse work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned 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. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature scimitar.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She hates giants. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: The child of a Cartwright, who enjoyed hunting, Carlin was taken on many hunting expeditions. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Carlin took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up longsword and armor she uses now. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record, Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears skinny pants and wears a brown and black robe with the hood down. He has styled his beige fur well, parting it to the left. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Lone was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ploughman work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ploughman work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and balancing his hectic life and new ploughman responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, he is not a threatening figure. He keeps his long gray fur kept up in a rat tail. His copper eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 200 gp. Jasper (70 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp).