Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it. He keeps his gray fur in a flapper bob. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

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. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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 will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Military, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 2'10" when asserting himself. His red hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. Lance enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears an entirely red suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His hair is cut close to his head. 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 mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He got into the Healer business at a young age. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive, Depressed. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 300 gp. Blue quartz (16 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp).