Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His brass crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Mugrunden was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 9000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length black fur. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She works hard and plays hard.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Depressed. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 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.

Description: An older woman who wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs, she is not a threatening figure. Her auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She has blue eyes.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Enidda grew up listening to her mother's many stories. While she appears to be a normal Gnome, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2000 gp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Moonstone (60 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is dark but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

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. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Purban was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He's also a talented Masseuse, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a grey collared shirt and green pants. He accessorizes with a grey scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. The war was a terrible time for him, and Fargrim does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

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. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 6000 gp. Moonstone (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Banded agate (12 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.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears bulky black painted plate armor. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his feathered black hat.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Imsh embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Orcs. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in the west to a Blacksmith, Imsh learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He found a children's book about a Half-Orc Druid 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. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 800 pp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Amber (90 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Sard (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Jasper (50 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She wears a black tunic with blue highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her scarlet crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Pogranix was raised in a hard working conservative environment. After coming to the age of reason, Pogranix took it upon herself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 11000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.