Description: A middle-aged man, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and is pretty ugly. He keeps his bronze crest in a flapper bob. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

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. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born in a small desert village. Sethrekar liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He bought a rapier and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Nature. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This malnourished woman wears an entirely grey suit with red socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She has dyed her greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Vonana speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, In love, Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 330 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a white tunic with grey highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. After a long history of fighting, Az-Adar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Family, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 200 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp).

Description: She wears long strands of emerald and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She carries with her a set of sickles, each one with a emerald on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Lidda was born with her mother's beautiful face. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 320 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 900 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a red costume with the symbols of her god on her torso. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She has gray eyes and a red hat with a black feather.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. After a long history of fighting, Jasmine and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has styled her blue crest well, parting it to the right. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gold eyes.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing painting.

History: Born in the east to a Beggar, Hethress learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. In her 17th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Hethress alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 6000 cp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.