Description: A middle-aged man, he wears dull grey sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed shortbow, just in case, and is pretty ugly. His hair is short and blonde. He has violet eyes and a grey hat with a white feather.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 260 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he usually wears his black robe and has his quarterstaff always slung over his shoulder. He has dyed his greying rusty crest a little too much giving a sharp rusty color. His ears are large.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Heskan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man tends to wear a large red jacket, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His white unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Performer. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Job, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is brown and curly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Solomon was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Solomon's homeland. Solomon decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

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

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.