Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. This red eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Cimer was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A freak accident while working with his Priest mother left him crippled. After a long history of fighting, Cimer and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Rose (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp).

Description: 3'0" and muscular, this western woman is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Ranala is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: Ranala hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Buckler. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she has the majority of her body covered in plate. She wears her silver hair up. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She worked as a nervous Fletcher 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 is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His black crest is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Srorthen is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Deep green spinel (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Rose (40 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His black fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.