Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He carries with him a set of shortbows, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'4" when asserting himself. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. He wears just a violet suit. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Deep green spinel (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Emerald (800 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has no hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'3" and wears a worn and beaten armor. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is red and very short. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: Richard wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Cleric, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He got into the Healer business at a young age. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He tends to his Healer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Healer responsibilities is difficult; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Family, Job, Military. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 gp. Hematite (6 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp).