Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. He keeps his brown hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 400 pp. Tourmaline (70 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Peridot (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

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 couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 16000 cp.

Description: This malnourished man is typically in his Gardener uniform. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His black eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Leucis was born with his father's beautiful face. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Gardener and was forced into it by his family; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor, Family, Attractive. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. His skin is light but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He is wearing a tight tan one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Travok was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. Being a Seamstress kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 180 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp).