Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ernest was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 120 pp. Iolite (70 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is chestnut and curly. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

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. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He is physically well-built. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the left. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Dustin was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His first spouse was a Herbalist, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his right hand. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother 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 built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Eye agate (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.