Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Through the years after Hoshû was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Hoshû's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive, Mundane. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1200 gp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 3'9" southern woman, she wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a whip, but if one is not available she will default to her club. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. Her violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes giants are coming to abduct people. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Ilde was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. Because her mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, giants burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her father from journeying south to reunite her family. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She wants revenge against giants.

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a mite stocky and dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a green coat with brown slacks. He has red hair. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Curran's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Curran took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up club and armor he uses now. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Job, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: An older man who wears a tight fitting violet shirt and pants, he is not a threatening figure. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. 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 irascible and easily irritated. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 2200 gp. Malachite (13 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Jet (80 gp). Sard (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.