Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. A gifted student he started as a Glassblower, but he got bored and became a Cook. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 30000 cp. Onyx (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This woman wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a pickaxe on her belt. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Verna grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Verna. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: Aquamarine (1100 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Jasper (80 gp).

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He sports a flattop crest cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Kerkad was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and expand his business

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice, Athletic. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 19000 sp. Aquamarine (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is long and black with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. He has gray eyes and a white hat with a violet feather.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He found a children's book about a Half-Orc Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Just what you see.