Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His violet leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Rurik speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. A true patriot, Rurik would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the east were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sard (30 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Coral (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Coral (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Coral (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her crest is rusty and curly. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Burana is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 4000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears long strands of topaz and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. His rusty crest is thinning but still full. His eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. A freak accident while working with his Doctor mother left him crippled. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 pp. Blue quartz (14 gp). Moonstone (20 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. With bright white hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Shaena was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her childhood dream was to be a Slave Trader, but she was a colossal failure. She became a Guard soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Depressed, Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 800 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'5". She wears an entirely violet suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and her gloved hand is found clutching a longsword. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Beatrice took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up longsword and armor she uses now. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Nature, Enemies, Debt. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 500 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. He has moderate length auburn hair. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. A true patriot, Senteq would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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 left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Military, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Sard (50 gp). Jade (60 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Canary diamond (4000 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a white shirt with thin green vertical stripes and white pants. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Animal Trainer. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Animal Trainer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His childhood dream was to be a Butcher, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1100 pp. Black opal (1100 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Rose (50 gp).