Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortspear.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 110 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp).

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a black tunic with grey highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around her shoes. She has wavy dark red hair. Her silver eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in the north to a Tailor, Azza learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon 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 mountains due to the painful memories there. Azza took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up flail and armor she uses now. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 500 gp. Red garnet (110 gp). Amber (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Courier. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born in the west to a Courier, Hobart learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Hobart abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Impulsive, Greedy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). White pearl (60 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with pastel slacks. She wears her brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. When Balifra reached her early adolescence her Dwarf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.