Description: An older man who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, he is not a threatening figure. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Theren grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1 Chain shirt. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He is physically well-built. His crest is cut close to his head. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. While he appears to be a normal Dragonborn, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict, Selfish, Insane. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears dark leathers with embroidery. His tied-back hair is silver. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 800 gp. Moss agate (8 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a grey poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He is physically well-built. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. 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: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 90 gp.