Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Server but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: White pearl (60 gp).

Description: He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his red robe. He is physically well-built. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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 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: He was born into a rich family. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 900 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a black cloak and cross-gartered red stockings. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 500 gp. Carnelian (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp).

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a rapier on his belt. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly rapiers and ceremonial daggers. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Carnelian (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Aerdeth hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.