Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'9" when asserting himself. His white hair is singed and shortened. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Justin studied abroad. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he prefers to wear red pants and tee shirts. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Patrick grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Patrick. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 700 gp. 2 Holy water. 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'4". He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Ernest lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: Gifted from a young age, Frederick studied abroad. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and human compassion

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Slave, Attractive. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears long strands of ruby and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly scimitars and spears. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is a great chef.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.