Description: He wears a green collared shirt and brown pants. He accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He carries a battered quarterstaff and tarnished spear as well. His brass crest is smooth and relatively long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. A true patriot, Kriv would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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 wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 13000 sp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are black.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to unite with his brother

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 30 pp. Banded agate (16 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a violet vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his violet boots flare out at the collars. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in the south to a Sailor, Adran learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Bookbinder; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Job, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: 5'4" and muscular, this eastern man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty pastel coat over it. His brown fur is smooth and relatively long. This copper eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 43. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He takes great joy in being the best Masseuse in town.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: She is wearing a long, brown cloak. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her brown hair is still thick. She has green eyes and a brown hat with a black feather.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Knight business.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vistra fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and doesn't want to be a knight and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Persistence, Fighting. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady hazel eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. A true patriot, Katherine would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 4000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears a violet cloak and cross-gartered yellow stockings. Her hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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 Carter. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 30 gp. Red garnet (40 gp).