Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His red hair is long and unkept. He has green eyes and a black hat with a tan feather.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: Nim was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Adventurer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Adventurer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs.

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 260 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is typically in his Stableman uniform. He wears a colorful flower in his red fur. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Art was born with his mother's beautiful face. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Art was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has achieved small success as a Stableman.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Stableman

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

Possessions: 1400 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Now he works as a dancing tutor during his time off.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 gp. Alexandrite (800 gp).

Description: He dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'7" when asserting himself. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Gifted from a young age, Rolf studied abroad. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. 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 is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: Just what you see.