Description: The light-skinned man stands 3'8" and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He is a Chromatic Dragon in disguise. He found a children's book about a Gnome 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She wears her brass crest up. Her eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Quespa was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Passionate, Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Moss agate (9 gp). 1 Breastplate.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She usually wears her grey robe and has her greataxe always slung over her shoulder. Her golden hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: She is a Engraver first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic, Athletic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 160 gp. Amethyst (90 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 60 gp. 2 Smokesticks.

Description: She prefers to wear green clothing when she does not wear armor. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her brass crest is matted, messy, and big. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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 is greedy; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Kildrak was born the youngest of three triplets. His first spouse was a Laborer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature falchion.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 600 sp. Alexandrite (200 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her gray fur is matted, messy, and big. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. The war was a terrible time for her, and Emerald does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Emerald grew up listening to her father's many stories. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 120 gp. Tourmaline (150 gp). Black pearl (300 gp).

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He is physically well-built. He has white hair. He has gold eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He uses divination through singing.

History: Qemuel was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Mercenary. He struck the Mercenary job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 50 gp. Blue quartz (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp).