Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: Gifted from a young age, Arnold studied abroad. He was taken from his home at a very young age. Some 6 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Arnold never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Slave, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 900 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears a black shirt with thin white vertical stripes and black pants. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His brown hair is still thick. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Gilbert was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Unemployed. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a soapmaker again

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His white hair is singed and shortened. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Gilbert was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Healer. He tends to his Healer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 300 gp. Golden pearl (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His chestnut hair is lengthy. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Onyx (60 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has moderate length silver hair. He has green eyes and a tan hat with a white feather.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Solomon embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Solomon was born with his father's beautiful face. 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 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 loathes his own lifestyle; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Debt, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 200 gp. Alexandrite (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.