Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is light but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

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. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 200 sp. Moss agate (9 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Jade (100 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'8". She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and her gloved hand is found clutching a monstrous two handed axe. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Stacee was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 30 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a violet coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon her head. Her blonde hair is braided into rings. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Tiaathque embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. She uses divination through singing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 800 sp. Eye agate (15 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His red hair is knotted and matted. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He hates Tieflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He got into the Laborer business at a young age. He found a children's book about a Tiefling Sorcerer 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 tends to his Laborer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new laborer responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This man wears a black costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His silver crest is matted, messy, and big. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker black hat.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Srorthen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Joker, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. His first spouse was a Butcher, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Butcher they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Adventurer, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Professionalism. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: 5'11" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. After a long history of fighting, Shautha and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To pay off her debts.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Debt. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a club on her belt. Her black hair is thinning but still full. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. 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: Born to a Junk Dealer, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 900 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is typically in his Servant uniform. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length rusty crest. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. 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: Born in the north to a Servant, Nykkan learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He found a children's book about a Dragonborn Sorcerer 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: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 100 gp.