Description: He is in excellent shape and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Gerald was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1100 pp. Star ruby (400 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Coral (130 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). White opal (400 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Coral (130 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Amber (130 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). White pearl (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His fur is red, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. 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: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 3'7" and muscular, this northern man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 500 pp. Black opal (1000 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Jade (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Jet (100 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp).

Description: A 4'2" northern woman, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her red hair is cut short. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. 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: Gifted from a young age, Bolhild studied abroad. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She was granted druidic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Cynical, Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 12000 gp. Star ruby (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Jet (110 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a red vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her red boots flare out at the collars. Her auburn hair is long and unkept. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Bree isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is content; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.