Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a Carter first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and balancing his hectic life and new carter responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield. 1 Full Plate. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'6" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She tends to wear a tan poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her black hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. 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 struck the Mercenary job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Job, Debt. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Susannah was born on a far southern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Tailor. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 500 gp. Chalcedony (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Red spinel (140 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has auburn hair. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was taken from his home at a very young age. After a long history of fighting, Raymond and his spouse have recently divorced.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Slave. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 4000 sp.