Description: A pudgy man standing about 2'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a lance on his belt. He wears his black hair up. 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 hates goblins. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature lance.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and many goblins want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Ar-Kaius speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her cinnamon fur, when down, is lengthy. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady copper eyes.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tabaxis.

History: She was born in a small forest village. 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. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Art fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 50 gp. 4 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. She carries a battered whip and tarnished club as well. She wears her chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Vanchu was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: PTSD, Insane. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: This tall, slender woman dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Egelina isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. 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: She comes from a rich western family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She's in love; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a simple blue robe with tan stripes complete with hood. He keeps his blonde hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

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. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Crampernap was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 600 sp. Pink pearl (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Black opal (500 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His blonde hair is long and unkept. This gray eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Ugol was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student he started as a Fletcher, but he got bored and became a Cook. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length white hair. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his small black hat.

Personality: Valafar hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.