Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Eiravel is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 340 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Silk rope.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she is dressed in an above average manner. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length black hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Engraver. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Beggar again; and she wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Flaws: Greedy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 10000 cp. Pink pearl (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She has scarlet crest. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker black hat.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rezena fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 30 gp. Iolite (60 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. The war was a terrible time for him, and Raam does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Gifted from a young age, Raam studied abroad. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 2000 cp. Amethyst (130 gp).

Description: An older woman who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, she is not a threatening figure. She has shaved her head bald. Her half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Farmer. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 200 gp.