Description: He prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly quarterstaffs and spears. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are blue.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Raer took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up quarterstaff and armor he uses now. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her white hair is smooth and relatively long. She is baby faced.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Andry isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Carpenter but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Carpenter arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In her 13th year, her parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Andry alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Many orcs want her driven away.

Ideals: Impeccable, Pacifist. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her chestnut hair is thinning but still full. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She got into the Shepherd business at a young age. She worked as a nervous Shepherd and found it very stressful. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Shepherd.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 400 sp. Citrine (20 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears a worn and beaten armor and is in decent physical shape. His white hair is thinning but still full. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He got into the Barkeep business at a young age. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He tends to his Barkeep job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 100 pp. Red spinel (110 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Sard (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Black opal (1200 gp).