Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'6" when asserting himself. He has dyed his greying copper crest a little too much giving a sharp copper color. He has red eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Vrondiss was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Interpreter again.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 9000 sp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears tattered old clothes, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her hair is chestnut and curly. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is cut close to his head. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Arannis isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. A gifted student he started as a Shepherd, but he got bored and became a Armorer. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She wears her red hair up. Her eyes are likewise silver. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: This woman loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears his white hair down. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Argran hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. A gifted student he started as a Junk Dealer, but he got bored and became a Bookbinder. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Argran was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3100 sp. Malachite (16 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Peridot (80 gp).