Description: This man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Sage arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 8000 gp. Moss agate (9 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Rose (70 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp).

Description: She stands about 4'0" and dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a white coat with pastel slacks. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her silver hair is long and unkept. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Torbera embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Through the years after Torbera was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Torbera's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Torbera and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Major magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he usually wears his black robe and has his warhammer always slung over his shoulder. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

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. Dharg enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Dharg 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 built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his longsword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Nature, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Rose (70 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Brown diamond (8000 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp).

Description: An older woman who dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, she is not a threatening figure. She has blonde hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 7000 gp. Eye agate (8 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a white coat. Her silver hair is smooth and relatively long. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. The war was a terrible time for her, and Merla does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has chestnut hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. 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: Theren was born the youngest of three triplets. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.