Description: A plain young-adult man, he is dressed in earthy colors with a white and blue handkerchief worn on his left side. He has brown hair. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. Gunter liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'9" when asserting herself. Her black hair is smooth and relatively long. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Secretive, Fearful, Mundane. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull brown iron scale mail. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When John reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Passionate, Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 400 gp. Emerald (500 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears long strands of sapphire and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She keeps her blonde hair in a flapper bob. She is baby faced.

Personality: Herleva is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Herleva was born with her mother's beautiful face. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 700 gp.