Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has styled his silver crest well, parting it to the left. His eyes are red and beady.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Heskan embodies much of what other species detest in the Dragonborns. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Heskan lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 5000 sp. White opal (1300 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears long strands of jet and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He wears his blonde hair down. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Dain was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 110 pp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her black hair is well kept. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job, Slave. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 90 pp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). 1 Breastplate.

Description: This late middle aged man wears dark leathers with embroidery and is in decent physical shape. His crest is brass and very short. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Greedy, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 3'4" western man, he wears bulky blue painted plate armor. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. 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 was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 25000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His blonde hair is braided into rings. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Boddynock was born with his mother's beautiful face. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Deep green spinel (40 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: She wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. Her silver hair is still thick. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She got into the Guard business at a young age. She worked as a nervous Guard and found it very stressful. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.