Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his kukri, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Professionalism, Persistence. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He carries a battered halberd and tarnished shortspear as well. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

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. After coming to the age of reason, Gerald took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His red hair is cut short. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Marshal arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature spear.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears a simple violet robe with red stripes complete with hood. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born in the east to a Stylist, Clerebold learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Silk rope. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: He wears a violet coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. He carries a battered glaive and tarnished monstrous two handed axe as well. His hair is red and curly. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Human compassion.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 100 gp.