Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His fur is white and very short. His yellow eyes peer out from beneath his top brown hat.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Guard arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has dyed her greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Adelaide was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Poor, Family, Religious. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 500 gp. Iolite (70 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

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: 5'3" and muscular, this eastern woman is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. Her white hair is still thick. She is baby faced.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 100 gp.