Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Heian speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Heian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2800 gp. Amber (140 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Rose (80 gp). Jacinth (5000 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Sard (80 gp).

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Tharivol will drive conversation. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Shipwright but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has worked as a Shipwright like his father before him.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Extrovert, Pacifist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 7000 gp. Aquamarine (1300 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep red leather and dull brown iron scale mail. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Enialis lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His mother, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 40000 cp.

Description: This man wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a whip on his belt. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His blonde hair is lengthy. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Quarion 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 Quarion. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a tan costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso and is in decent physical shape. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Varis's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Varis is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Varis was born the youngest of three triplets. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1600 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.