Description: Standing 5'1", this man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Religious, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man wears a simple white robe with yellow stripes complete with hood, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 3000 gp. White pearl (110 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Erdan hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father 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 gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and to be a butcher again

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears bulky brown painted plate armor. His black hair is braided into rings. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Hubert was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Hubert was born on a far southern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Interpreter. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Half-Elven compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-elven people

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2000 sp.