Description: This tall, slender woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around her ears. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born into a rich family. She found a children's book about a Half-Orc Commoner who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 30 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man prefers to wear flannel. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Banded agate (9 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'3". She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing, and her gloved hand is found clutching a club. Her hair is short and chestnut. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Servant profession.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Carpenter for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, In love. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 130 gp. Hematite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Jasper (40 gp).

Description: 5'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: Half-Orc compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-orc people

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Racist, Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 290 gp.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears suspenders and yellow workpants. His shirt is blue, and he wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 140 gp.