Description: He stands about 5'8" and wears tattered old clothes. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 300 gp. Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp).

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His face is scarred and worn.

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. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He is typically in his Body Guard uniform. He has a hunchback. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. Dustin is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Dustin grew up listening to his father's many stories. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Body Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Body Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her silver hair is well kept. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

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 misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born in the west to a Weaver, Sarah learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. After coming to the age of reason, Sarah took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 600 gp. Citrine (70 gp). Moss agate (14 gp).