Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 5'5". He prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts, and his gloved hand is found clutching a monstrous two handed axe. His white hair is cut short. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island 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 island due to the painful memories there. Tarak took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up monstrous two handed axe and armor he uses now. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature monstrous two handed axe.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Tourmaline (90 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Jade (90 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her childhood dream was to be a Bather, but she was a colossal failure. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to be a bather again

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Hematite (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Coral (100 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His crest, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Nature, Slave. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

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 is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His white fur is knotted and matted. He has copper eyes.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born in the north to a Laborer, Flame learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He worked as a nervous Laborer and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 7000 gp. Banded agate (12 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 2'10". He wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a whip on his belt. His silver hair is heavily combed to the right. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Krimmon fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and to end his boredom

Flaws: Cynical, Mundane. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 700 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Arumawann lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Arumawann and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 800 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.