Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and he perpetually has his scythe ready. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. Aust enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Aust was born with his mother's beautiful face. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 80 pp. Chalcedony (30 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp).

Description: 4'9" and muscular, this southern man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man prefers to wear flannel, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His white hair is knotted and matted. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Flaws: Cynical, Disease. Bonds: In love, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 900 gp. Rose (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, and is pretty ugly. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his small brown hat.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. Beiro 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: He was born in the east. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His father, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1300 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man is wearing a long, brown cloak. His hair is golden and curly. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. A true patriot, Himo would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born in the south. His parents were killed by brigands in a raid when he was still a young child. The brigands captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job, Military, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 700 gp. Coral (50 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). White opal (400 gp). Jasper (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.