Description: This younger middle-aged man usually wears his blue robe and has his flail always slung over his shoulder, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. The war was a terrible time for him, and Broce 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 a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When Broce reached his early adolescence his Gnome father 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. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 4000 gp. Obsidian (9 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Rose (70 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Blue-white diamond (4000 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears tattered old clothes. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. She has gray eyes and a blue hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Fisher arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Doctor they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Fisher, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and to reunite with her absent father

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Malachite (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Coral (80 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Amber (80 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, 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 tied-back hair is red. He wears a mask on his face.

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 a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Damien grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. Recently the stress of being a Fisher has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 5000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a fancy brown dress. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and many orcs want her driven away

Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jasper (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Azurite (7 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'5" and is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Vilberg was born with his father's beautiful face. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. After a long history of fighting, Vilberg and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 5000 gp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp).

Description: 6'2" and muscular, this western woman is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her crest is scarlet and curly. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to be a barrister again

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with black slacks, and carries bastard swords. She has bronze crest. Her half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. A true patriot, Aasathra would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Aasathra was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Roofer they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Bowyer, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.