Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears an entirely white suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Vlorn reached his early adolescence his Halfling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2300 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Nutae was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and dresses like a well dressed Detective does. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Nim was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Detective work with an outfit from a few towns over. Detective work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has worked as a Detective like his father before him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Poor, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Golden pearl (120 gp). 1 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, violet shirt, and blue tie. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He got into the Fletcher business at a young age. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Tod was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to be a spy again

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 12000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears baggy violet pantaloons and a green scarf. She wears her brown hair up. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She worked as a nervous Layabout and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Layabout responsibilities is difficult; and she is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 800 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. Her moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. A true patriot, Menny would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Menny was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside her partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a blue shirt, with a white mid length shorts with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His black hair is cut short. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sardonyx (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His silver hair is cut short. He is baby faced.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Arannis will drive conversation. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Arannis was born with his father's beautiful face. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Zircon (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Jade (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'4" and wears dull brown sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed mace, just in case. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His fur is short and white. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. 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: His religion dominates his actions; and money/treasure

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 60 pp. Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Carnelian (70 gp).