Description: With violet face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears baggy black pantaloons and a brown scarf. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Ernest was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform 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 fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Passionate, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep violet leather and dull black iron scale mail. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly greatswords and tridents. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: Ernest lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1900 sp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, and he perpetually has his sword ready. He has wavy blonde hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: Gomory was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to be a architect again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Job, Religious, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 600 sp. Red spinel (60 gp).

Description: He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ernest was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 gp. Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Good lock. 1 Spyglass. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'1". He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His red hair is lengthy. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Red garnet (80 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp).