Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He carries with him a set of halberds, each one with a amber on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 50 pp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She has done her best to style her silver hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. 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: She has money and likes to spend it; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Alexandrite (1100 gp).

Description: He wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is pastel, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 800 gp. Malachite (13 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature crossbow.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 gp.