Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, and he perpetually has his shield ready. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 gp. Malachite (16 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Onyx (30 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, 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 hair is brown and very short. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is mildly Human supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Theodoric was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In his 20th 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Racist, Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 40000 cp. Obsidian (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp).

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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 has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: The child of a Actor, who enjoyed hunting, Norman was taken on many hunting expeditions. 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. After a long history of fighting, Norman and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 200 gp. Moss agate (4 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, blue shirt, and black tie. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Balimaar grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He found a children's book about a Human Ranger 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. After a long history of fighting, Balimaar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 gp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp).