Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'3" and is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Erdan was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Iolite (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Moonstone (50 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born in the south to a Sage, Raer learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Raer liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Nature, Debt. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Himo lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.