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. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are a pleasant black.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born in the west to a Painter, Mantus learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Painter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Painter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Religious, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1600 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Suhnae is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He found a children's book about a Elf Adept who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

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

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Azurite (14 gp). Rose (20 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. His ears are large.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and elven compassion

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 2200 sp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has shaved his head bald. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: Gruk speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

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. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Gruk has worked very hard to control his curse. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are likewise amber.

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 is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He worked as a nervous Weaver and found it very stressful. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp).