Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He got into the Knight business at a young age. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, brigands burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying north to reunite his family. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with his absent mother

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. Her feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her first spouse was a Mason, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and regain custody of her son

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 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 skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

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 has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Gifted from a young age, Cecily studied abroad. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. After a long history of fighting, Cecily and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 6000 sp. Violet garnet (500 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'5" and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull white iron scale mail. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is red and curly. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 40000 cp.