Description: A plain young-adult man, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

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 usually wears his violet robe and has his axe always slung over his shoulder. He has a very tight haircut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Henry is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. 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: Seeks redemption; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1300 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp).

Description: A 6'6" western man, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. His hair is auburn and curly. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His childhood dream was to be a Tanner, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Miner responsibilities is difficult; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: With violet face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. Her bronze crest is still thick. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Synthrin hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur, Persistence. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 900 sp.