Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length bronze crest. This gold eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Vrondiss grew up listening to his father's many stories. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vrondiss fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Average lock. 1 Silk rope.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His head has been shaved. His ears are large.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 400 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His tied-back hair is golden. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Nutae hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. His parents enrolled him in a Barbarian school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Breastplate.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are silver.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 47. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Ahrim is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Ahrim was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Tanner responsibilities is difficult; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Family, Debt, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is dressed in an above average manner. He keeps his brown hair in a flapper bob. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Dimble has worked very hard to control his curse. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 280 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.