Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His purple hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has gold eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 17. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Ekemon was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Beggar. He bought a greataxe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane, Secretive, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a grey costume with the symbols of strength on his torso, and is pretty ugly. His head has been shaved. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Patrick's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Patrick was born on a far eastern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Slave Trader. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 250 gp. Golden pearl (40 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a scimitar, but if one is not available he will default to his bastard sword. His brass crest is singed and shortened. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the west to a Miller, Zedaar learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Mortician, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and balancing his hectic life and new miller responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 170 gp. Carnelian (40 gp). Coral (90 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). 1 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs, and carries daggers. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: Erky was born with his father's beautiful face. His first spouse was a Sage, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 12000 cp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate.