Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is long and brown with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born into a rich family. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Knight. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to be a jeweler again

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: He wears professional attire. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Wiggens isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sai.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Iolite (70 gp).

Description: He dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was born in the east. Thorin was born on a far eastern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Performer. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: 5'4" and muscular, this northern man wears a yellow tunic with brown highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. His black hair is still thick. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Balimaar hails from a village terrorized by orcs. His parents were killed by orcs in a raid when he was still a young child. The orcs captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Aquamarine (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Jet (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a worn and beaten armor and is in decent physical shape. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He found a children's book about a Dwarf Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. 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 has passion for adventuring and risk; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Red spinel (100 gp). Rose (40 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. He has a hunchback. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His ears are large.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. 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. Being a Sellsword kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This woman wears an entirely blue suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her head has been shaved. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Rinn was born the youngest of three triplets. She found a children's book about a Elf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Crown-heir they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Barkeep, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Flaws: Ugly, Emotional. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 90 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). 4 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This woman sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on her right hand. Her head has been shaved. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Map Maker who has hired her part-time. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Vanchu hails from a village terrorized by goblins. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 16000 sp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'9" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a sword, but if one is not available she will default to her dagger. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Werydd lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her first spouse was a Soapmaker, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Soapmaker they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Fletcher, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 600 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp).