Description: He wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Varis was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born in the east to a Shepherd, Efferil learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Shepherd responsibilities is difficult; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has shaved his head bald. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 600 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a blue feathered hat and blue clothes. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: He's in love; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears skinny pants and wears a pastel and red robe with the hood down. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Fivin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Depressed. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.