Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is physically well-built. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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. 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 is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is a Crown-heir first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Ernest was born the youngest of three triplets. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Jasper (30 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp).

Description: This eastern man usually wears his blue robe and has his longbow always slung over his shoulder. His clothes are grease stained in places. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 800 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. He is typically in his Hunter uniform. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 300 gp.