Description: This eastern man wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a shield on his belt. His clothes are grease stained in places. He keeps his auburn hair in a flapper bob. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ur-Masi 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, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 30 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His ears are large.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. 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: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his greataxe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. His brown hair is still thick. His silver eyes peer out from beneath his small black hat.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in the west to a Apothecary, Merihim learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He's also a talented Navigator, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 200 gp. 4 Smokesticks. 4 Smokesticks. 8 Acid flasks.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 4'2" and wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a axe on her belt. She has moderate length white hair. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Finellen studied abroad. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Body Guard and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Slave. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a tan shirt, with a green mid length skirt with green tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. While she appears to be a normal Elf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is typically in her Masseuse uniform, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She keeps her black hair in a flapper bob. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. The war was a terrible time for her, and Barbena does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She worked as a nervous Masseuse and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to be a priest again

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, In love, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1600 sp.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and blue handkerchief worn on his left side. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

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

Possessions: 160 gp. Blue quartz (15 gp). 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This tall, slender man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Masseuse. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. Her blue hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Her gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Chain shirt.