Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and he perpetually has his hand crossbow ready. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. 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: He was born into a rich family. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Ghâm never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, In love. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears suspenders and violet workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy violet leather apron most of the time. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears his black hair down. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He got into the Courier business at a young age. He worked as a nervous Courier and found it very stressful. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To be a Barber again; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears dull grey sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed whip, just in case. His silver hair is thinning but still full. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born to a Performer, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Barber for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Performer again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Passionate, Persistence. Bonds: Poor, In love, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: A 2'10" eastern man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His golden hair is cut short. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Tanner. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.