Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears baggy black pantaloons and a white scarf. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. His red unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and many dire rats want him driven away

Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Family, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 200 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape and is in decent physical shape. He sports a flattop fur cut. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Five lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Joker, Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She carries with her a set of whips on her belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. She has a long auburn ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She got into the Barber business at a young age. Her childhood dream was to be a Apothecary, but she was a colossal failure. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-elven people

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a green shirt, with a red mid length skirt with red tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her long dark red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her first spouse was a Shipwright, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He wears a colorful flower in his bronze crest. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Vrondiss was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Vrondiss was born on a far southern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Server. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and to be a doctor again

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).