Description: A 3'4" northern man, he wears dull tan sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sword, just in case. His hair is chestnut and very short. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He hates Gnomes with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. Umpen enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Umpen was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he is content

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Racist, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 220 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has achieved small success as a Marshal.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Bonds: Attractive, Military, In love, Job, Religious. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a long, brown cloak. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Kyle is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Kyle lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a black tunic with yellow highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. Her skin is flawless and her gold eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Kasdeya lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Kasdeya alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Everburning torch.