Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He is a Chromatic Dragon in disguise. Nim abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 3000 gp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. Her hair is short and white. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Dell embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Dell was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: Zephan is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Zephan was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Zephan decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: To be a Gardener again; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'9" when asserting himself. His red fur is knotted and matted. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2100 gp.