Description: He is wearing a long, yellow cloak. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has shaved his head bald. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Gerald wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Fighter, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gerald grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is typically in his Performer uniform. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Performer responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 4000 sp. Aquamarine (1300 gp).

Description: He wears a fancy black suit. He is physically well-built. His tied-back hair is golden. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. A true patriot, Thomas would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Thomas was born the youngest of three triplets. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He's in love; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. He has hazel eyes and a blue hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Server. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He's also a talented Guard, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Server responsibilities is difficult; and to be a guard again

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Server

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Rose (20 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He takes great joy in being the best Navigator in town.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and to be a bounty hunter again

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Hematite (14 gp).