Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His silver eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Mantus fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 330 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length golden hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Whurdred was born with her father's beautiful face. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her lavender fur is lengthy. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the west were limited. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Flaws: Mundane, Insomniac, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly morningstars and axes. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He uses divination through singing.

History: Born in the north to a Cook, Erevan learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He's also a talented Roofer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her golden hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Born to a Map Maker, her father struggled to pay the bills. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This man wears tattered old clothes, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has copper crest. He has red eyes and a black hat with a brown feather.

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. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Shedinn was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Interpreter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Interpreter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Interpreter responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 160 gp. Coral (110 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized violet coat, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Dwarven culture. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of goblins may trigger it at times.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Mindartis alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Many goblins want him driven away; and he wants revenge against goblins

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This malnourished woman sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has dark red hair. Her eyes are black and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Carpenter again; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She wears her chestnut hair up. Her blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Crown-heir but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. In her 18th year, her parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Elizabeth alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 50 gp.