Description: This man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is black and very short. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Varis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his 17th 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. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is greedy

Flaws: Insane, Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a black shirt with thin green vertical stripes and white pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'8" when asserting himself. His blue hair is knotted and matted. His silver eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. After coming to the age of reason, Oriax took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears skinny pants and wears a tan and brown robe with the hood down. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

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 large cave. He would wander through that large cave 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. Eberdeb took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up bastard sword and armor he uses now. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She wears her gray fur up. This blue eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a Beggar, her mother struggled to pay the bills. 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 has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Apothecary.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand her business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a tan vest and prefers violet and tan shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 gp. Rock crystal (40 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp).

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with red colored cloaks and clothing. She carries with her a set of nunchakus, each one with a ruby on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Robbie was born the youngest of three triplets. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: He wears a brown vest and prefers red and white shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his falchion, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She carries with her a set of bows, each one with a amber on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. She has gleaming, smiling white eyes.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Uzza was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Bather work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bather work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She struck the Bather job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 130 gp. Moss agate (12 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp).

Description: He wears dull pastel sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed kukri, just in case, and he perpetually has his kukri ready. He has moderate length orange fur. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has achieved small success as a Dyer.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.