Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears bulky yellow painted plate armor. His hair is golden and curly. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Elves in Aelar's homeland. Aelar decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. After a long history of fighting, Aelar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 16000 cp. Deep green spinel (110 gp). Jade (110 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His silver eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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 also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Akmen grew up listening to his father's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is his passion; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 120 pp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Apothecary for hire.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 150 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has dyed her greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Kilia is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She worked as a nervous Spy and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.