Description: This man is very fat, and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He got into the Baker business at a young age. Vassago was born on a far southern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Baker. He's also a talented Laborer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 170 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears black trousers with white and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He is physically well-built. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: The child of a Armorer, who enjoyed hunting, Iados was taken on many hunting expeditions. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Jet (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp).

Description: 6'2" and muscular, this western man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He uses divination through singing.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 120 pp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, marred by beers. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Scribe arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Rock crystal (40 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a violet coat. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Apothecary but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: John hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. John was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 110 pp. Carnelian (60 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man tends to wear a large violet jacket. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Gunter took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up bastard sword and armor he uses now. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Shy, Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Nature, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 7000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp).

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She wears an entirely yellow suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has green eyes.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He carries a battered falchion and tarnished kukri as well. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Weaver but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Holg alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He bought a kukri and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He carries with him a set of rapiers on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. His brown hair is long and unkept. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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 now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 60000 cp.