Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Aust has worked very hard to control his curse. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Marshal again.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Clear bright green emerald (6000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and carries shortbows. He keeps his brown hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Suhnae abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Hematite (4 gp). Jade (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Sard (20 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp).

Description: An older man who is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, yellow shirt, and grey tie, he is not a threatening figure. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. The war was a terrible time for him, and Naeris does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Naeris was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Naeris was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Flaws: Addict, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.