Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He carries with him a set of longswords on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born in the north to a Bricklayer, Paelias learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 700 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His black hair is still thick. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 70 pp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears an entirely red suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His hair is short and brown. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He's also a talented Marshal, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'4" and dresses like a well dressed Banker does. He sports a flattop hair cut. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

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. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Banker responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1700 gp. Malachite (15 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a blue coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. A true patriot, Lucan would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Disease, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 280 pp. Fire opal (500 gp). Iolite (80 gp).