Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull black iron scale mail. He keeps his long green crest kept up in a rat tail. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Norkruuth lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Family, Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 30 pp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp).

Description: This light-skinned female prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is white and curly. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Rosamund grew up listening to her father's many stories. She found a children's book about a Human Barbarian who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering her clean studded leather. She is portly but not overly obese. She keeps her long white hair kept up in a rat tail. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a Butcher, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She worked as a nervous Engraver and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and expand her business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a mace, but if one is not available she will default to her pickaxe. She has wavy red hair. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. The war was a terrible time for her, and Vaina does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Vaina was born the youngest of three triplets. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Vaina was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 800 gp.