Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. His chestnut hair is still thick. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Orc in existence. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Norsko was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Cleric, 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 Cleric in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Norsko 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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Justice, Optimist. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 8000 sp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. She wears her silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather. His blonde hair is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Cook. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, drow burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying south to reunite his family. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Cook responsibilities is difficult.

Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 gp. Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Coral (160 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized violet coat and is in decent physical shape. Her golden hair is thinning but still full. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Miller. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Miller for the past few years.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Miller responsibilities is difficult; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 700 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.