Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears a red costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He wears his auburn hair up. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Berrian and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Flaws: Ugly, Lazy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 700 gp. Banded agate (13 gp). Jade (110 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Zircon (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'8" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a very tight haircut. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 900 gp. Peridot (50 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a large black jacket, and he perpetually has his scythe ready. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. After a long history of fighting, Himo and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Blue sapphire (500 gp). Coral (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Rose (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Korfel hails from a village terrorized by brigands. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). 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's looking for his big break

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Azurite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.