Description: This man dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with grey slacks. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his right hand. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Shane was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Shane decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a tan tunic with brown highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has wavy chestnut hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

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. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Sailor. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and doesn't want to be a sailor and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. 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 curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His childhood dream was to be a Animal Trainer, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Slave, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Rose (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, he is not a threatening figure. He has moderate length golden hair. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. A true patriot, Charles would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature lance.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he has a crush on the local bricklayer

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 100 gp. Sardonyx (80 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born in the east. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Cook. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To be a Bowyer again; and balancing his hectic life and new cook responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Zircon (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Black pearl (800 gp).