Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1000 gp. Amethyst (120 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is dressed in an above average manner. He wears his black fur up. He is baby faced.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Skirt was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1600 gp. Violet garnet (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Peridot (20 gp).

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. He carries with him a set of crossbows, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. The war was a terrible time for him, and Cressel does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.