Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Poor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a grey wide-brimmed hat and grey clothes. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Gifted from a young age, Baern studied abroad. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 180 gp. 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His purple hair is knotted and matted. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines silver.

Personality: Abad wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Bard, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and doesn't want to be a bricklayer and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears just a black suit. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. After a long history of fighting, Borgu and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: He wears a pastel coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head, and he perpetually has his flail ready. His red fur, when down, is lengthy. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. 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: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.