Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. The war was a terrible time for him, and Raer does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Raer was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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 nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1000 sp. 3 Thunderstones. 5 Acid flasks. 3 Antitoxin.

Description: He prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. His hair is auburn and very short. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Aust was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 has a crush on the local Guard; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: Thamior speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker. Bonds: Poor, Military, Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in the west to a Cook, Thamior learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 7000 sp. Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His first spouse was a Bounty Hunter, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Bounty Hunter they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Navigator, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and 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

Bonds: Job, Family, Religious, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 800 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp).