Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He likes to wear violet tank tops with black pants. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 300 gp. Jade (110 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears skinny pants and wears a tan and green robe with the hood down. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Cartwright profession.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Job, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: Standing 6'5", this man is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather. His green crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. 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: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Pandjed has worked very hard to control his curse. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Rose (30 gp).

Description: He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his yellow robe, and carries daggers. He has a very tight haircut. His ears are large.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He uses divination through singing.

History: The child of a Apothecary, who enjoyed hunting, Ar-Beka was taken on many hunting expeditions. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He's also a talented Apothecary, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Apothecary again.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 110 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp).

Description: Standing 6'8", this man usually wears his black robe and has his flail always slung over his shoulder. He wears his black crest down. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a Tanner, his father struggled to pay the bills. He worked as a nervous Cartwright and found it very stressful. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Cartwright for the past few years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and white handkerchief worn on his left side. He carries with him a set of halberds on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Frug was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: This western woman is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her crest is bronze and curly. This gold eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Nala 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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 600 gp.