Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has styled his silver crest well, parting it to the left. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Heskan was raised in a hard working conservative environment. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 5000 sp. White opal (1300 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears long strands of jet and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He wears his blonde hair down. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Dain was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 110 pp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her black hair is well kept. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job, Slave. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 90 pp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). 1 Breastplate.

Description: This late middle aged man wears dark leathers with embroidery and is in decent physical shape. His crest is brass and very short. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Brewer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Greedy, Insane. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.