Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears bulky grey painted plate armor. His black hair is cut short. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: He wears a white coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. He carries with him a set of shields on his belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Slave Trader hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 340 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with white slacks. His dark red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. Paymon is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born in the north to a Weaver, Paymon learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Weaver. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family, Job, In love. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and is pretty ugly. His black hair is thinning but still full. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Unemployed but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Gifted from a young age, Mantus studied abroad. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Religious. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her hair is long and red with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small tan clips. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

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. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Lia abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 400 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has a very tight haircut. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Dilettante. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Masseuse again.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her crest is green and curly. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Barkeep. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Kadana grew up listening to her mother's many stories. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Job, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.