Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is long and brown with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born into a rich family. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Knight. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to be a jeweler again

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: He wears professional attire. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Wiggens isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sai.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Iolite (70 gp).

Description: He dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was born in the east. Thorin was born on a far eastern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Performer. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: 5'4" and muscular, this northern man wears a yellow tunic with brown highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. His black hair is still thick. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Balimaar hails from a village terrorized by orcs. His parents were killed by orcs in a raid when he was still a young child. The orcs captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Aquamarine (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Jet (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a worn and beaten armor and is in decent physical shape. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He found a children's book about a Dwarf Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Red spinel (100 gp). Rose (40 gp).