Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Interpreter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Interpreter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Military, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear flannel. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Chay isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His childhood dream was to be a Tailor, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2000 gp. Citrine (60 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has moderate length scarlet crest. Her eyes are likewise red.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Gesrethe isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dragonborn unity. The war was a terrible time for her, and Gesrethe does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. Her childhood dream was to be a Scribe, but she was a colossal failure. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Banded agate (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His auburn hair is cut short. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents enrolled him in a Fighter school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.