Description: This younger middle-aged man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He wears his rusty crest down. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Valorean enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He worked as a nervous Baker and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: In love, Job, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Good lock. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: She is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering her clean studded leather. She carries with her a set of bows, each one with a amber on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Hatae fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 8000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: 6'2" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She tends to wear a green poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She sports a flattop crest cut. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, In love, Religious. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 18000 cp. Blue quartz (9 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is red, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. The war was a terrible time for him, and Ûshgol does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born in the north. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature ceremonial dagger.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 50 pp.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing, and he perpetually has his falchion ready. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. This gold eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Through the years after Zephan was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Zephan's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. 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: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Chem was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Aristocrat, 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 Aristocrat in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Chem 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. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Alexandrite (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears silk and lounges about seductively. With bright white hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Jarana was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1000 cp.