Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. Being a Marshal kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man very much looks the part of a Mercenary. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Heian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and to reunite with his old friends

Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Has a crush, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Buckler. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his whip, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Theren was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He's also a talented Ruler, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Bloodstone (70 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Rose (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate, and carries longswords. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Lorilla fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 23000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a brown vest and prefers green and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his small brown hat.

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 loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Military. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has done her best to style her auburn hair to look like a famous performer. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She got into the Engraver business at a young age. A gifted student she started as a Spice Merchant, but she got bored and became a Engraver. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Engraver.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp).

Description: A 6'8" southern woman, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull brown iron scale mail. Her silver crest is braided into rings. She has gold eyes.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She became a Baker soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 38000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

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 vampirism at a very young age, Roger has worked very hard to control his curse. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Map Maker. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her chestnut hair is well kept. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. A true patriot, Ella would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1300 gp. Gold music box (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp).