Description: He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. He carries with him a set of sais on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a brown costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his kukri, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. His head has been shaved. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. 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 to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Charles grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Charles. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Slave, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 3000 sp. Tourmaline (60 gp).

Description: She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Apothecary. She keeps her brown hair in a flapper bob. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: Avelina speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 500 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. He has golden hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Gerald was born on a far western mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Banker. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Just what you see.