Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Gifted from a young age, Thamior studied abroad. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Crown-heir. He became a Crown-heir soon after.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 190 pp. Jet (60 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Coral (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Lucan was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a white armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. He carries with him a set of lances on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. His hair is blonde and curly. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

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. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Aramil was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To be a Cartwright again.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 gp. Peridot (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp).

Description: He very much looks the part of a Painter. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears his auburn hair down. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Traki is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Traki was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 south. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Banded agate (10 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He wears his blonde hair down. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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 north. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp).