Description: This man stands a little under 5'7" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears his brown hair up. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born in the west to a Navigator, Hubert learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Slave, Job, In love, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 100 gp. Banded agate (8 gp).

Description: 6'5" and muscular, this eastern man wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sword, but if one is not available he will default to his warhammer. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. The war was a terrible time for him, and Gerald does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. After a long history of fighting, Gerald and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her green robe. Her head has been shaved. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her top brown hat.

Personality: She hates brigands. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born in the west. Cecily was born on a far western desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Tailor. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1000 sp. Pink pearl (100 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Onyx (30 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with brown slacks. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her ears are large.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp).