Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Richard was born the youngest of three triplets. His childhood dream was to be a Sage, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Mercenary and was forced into it by his family; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Optimist, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears suspenders and brown workpants. Her shirt is tan, and she wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. She has a long red ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered pastel stockings. She is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around her ears. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Irann was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural tiefling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 300 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Barber but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He got into the Barber business at a young age. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Barber for hire.

Motivation: To be a Banker again; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 500 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: A 5'11" western woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has no fur. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is an amazing painter.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Fearful. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 280 gp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Coral (40 gp).