Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He keeps his long brass crest kept up in a rat tail. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. After coming to the age of reason, Nithther took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Iolite (20 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Moonstone (20 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His auburn hair is long and unkept. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 110 pp. Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with blue slacks. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. A true patriot, Nordak would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). 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: He is greedy; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Solid gold idol (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a black coat with grey slacks. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. He has violet eyes and a yellow hat with a black feather.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He 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. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist, Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.