Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born in a small plains village. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Alexandre was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. After a long history of fighting, Alexandre and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is long and black with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a pastel tunic with white highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. His head has been shaved. His eyes are green.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: Everard was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Junk Dealer for the past few years.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Rosamund speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Fortune-teller profession.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.