Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sickle, but if one is not available he will default to his monstrous two handed axe. His hair is long and red with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Fletcher father left him crippled. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and dwarven compassion

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 220 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. 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 regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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 has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is dressed in an above average manner. He wears his black fur up. He is baby faced.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Skirt was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1600 gp. Violet garnet (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Peridot (20 gp).

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. He carries with him a set of crossbows, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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. The war was a terrible time for him, and Cressel does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a fancy violet suit. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Solomon lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family, Slave. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 900 gp. Black pearl (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp).