Description: A 6'1" western man, he dresses like a well dressed Shoemaker does. His bronze crest is greasy and uncared for. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He worked as a nervous Shoemaker and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a brown feathered hat and brown clothes. She has shaved her head bald. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. A true patriot, Therlin would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 20 gp. Deep green spinel (130 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a yellow suit, blue shirt, and tan tie. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. A gifted student he started as a Tanner, but he got bored and became a Spy. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and many goblins want him driven away

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a violet feathered hat and violet clothes. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Elf in existence. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature monstrous two handed axe.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to be a sage again

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 70 gp. Pink pearl (90 gp).