Description: 6'5" and muscular, this southern man is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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 has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1000 gp. Moss agate (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, and he perpetually has his monstrous two handed axe ready. He has moderate length yellow fur. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Shifting will drive conversation. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Shifting was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Armorer and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Bonds: Job, Poor, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Malachite (4 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Sard (70 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Clear bright green emerald (6000 gp). Coral (120 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her white robe. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on her left hand. She sports a flattop crest cut. Her gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She got into the Junk Dealer business at a young age. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 80 gp. Onyx (20 gp). 1 Breastplate.

Description: Standing 6'6", this man wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. He keeps his silver crest in a flapper bob. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Kerkad was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Kerkad was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Kerkad decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Recently the stress of being a Bounty Hunter has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Impulsive, Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 500 gp. Hematite (4 gp). Sard (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.