Description: He stands about 5'1" and wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black pearl (1300 gp).

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He carries with him a set of warhammers, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the right. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Nim wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Wizard, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Nim was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His childhood dream was to be a Healer, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Healer again.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 100 pp. Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, brown shirt, and blue tie. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.