Description: This man stands a little under 4'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

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 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 mountains due to the painful memories there. Nordak took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up shortbow and armor he uses now. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Nature, Job, In love. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: She stands about 3'11" and is typically in her Locksmith uniform. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her blonde hair is knotted and matted. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in the north to a Locksmith, Vonana learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. A gifted student she started as a Doctor, but she got bored and became a Locksmith. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and to end her boredom

Flaws: Addict, Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His black eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Modean was raised in a hard working conservative environment. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has worked as a Barber like his mother before him.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and expand his business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a morningstar on his belt. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are likewise black. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. 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: Born in the north to a Roofer, Qemuel learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. 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. He has worked as a Roofer like his father before him.

Motivation: To be a Weaver again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 45000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He usually wears his pastel robe and has his trident always slung over his shoulder. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length beige fur. His skin is flawless and his yellow eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. 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: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. 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: Money/treasure; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She wears her black crest down. She has gold eyes.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Tatyan was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her gray fur is still thick. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Mortician born in the past three hundred years. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the north. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Mortician and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and she's looking for her big break

Bonds: Job, Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: He stands about 4'7" and wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 sp. Aquamarine (200 gp).