Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. 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 a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

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. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Joker, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment and is in decent physical shape. His golden hair is long and unkept. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. 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: He was born into a rich family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull grey iron scale mail. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Alex speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 100 gp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). 1 Holy water. 1 Holy water.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'2". He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with green slacks. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Kody was born with his mother's beautiful face. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Bertram and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.