Description: He typically wears red cloth garments or leather armor. He carries a battered greatsword and tarnished club as well. His gold crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born into a rich family. In his 12th 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. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nykkan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1000 gp. Hematite (7 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Fallond was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Nelkin was raised in a hard working conservative environment. After coming to the age of reason, Nelkin took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has worked as a Beggar like his father before him.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Joker, Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Citrine (50 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp).

Description: This man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his right hand. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 200 gp.