Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He prefers to wear flannel. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Brottor isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 310 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his feathered grey hat.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the east were limited. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Nuraval was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 190 gp.

Description: This northern woman wears just a black suit. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has wavy chestnut hair. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She worked as a nervous Soapmaker and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and expand her business

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 600 gp. Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears a white armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Kûga's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: Kûga was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Expert, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Blue diamond (2000 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.