Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has moderate length red hair. He has gray eyes and a tan hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1600 sp.

Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'0" when asserting herself. Her chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Mardred embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp).

Description: He dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a black coat with tan slacks. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. His childhood dream was to be a Fortune-teller, but he was a colossal failure. He became a Spice Merchant soon after.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'1" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak. She sports brown long hair. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. When Dee reached her early adolescence her Halfling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 300 gp.