Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. 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 has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kyle fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He is typically in his Map Maker uniform. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his feathered tan hat.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 700 gp. Banded agate (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp).

Description: An older man who wears dark leathers with embroidery, he is not a threatening figure. His golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He was born in the south. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Randal was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 5000 sp. Zircon (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Standing 5'7", this woman likes to wear white tank tops with yellow skirt. Her hair is long and brown with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small white clips. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Crown-heir. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. 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 been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and balancing her hectic life and new crown-heir responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 30000 cp. Red garnet (100 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp).