Description: He wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. He carries a battered sickle and tarnished quarterstaff as well. He has a very tight haircut. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. 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 was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 24000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born in a small island village. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull brown iron scale mail. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: Arnold 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 has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This southern man is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. His clothes are grease stained in places. His auburn hair is cut short. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his broad tan hat.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Dean was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Thomas enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 500 sp.