Description: He very much looks the part of a Guard. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He wears his chestnut hair down. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Tomi isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

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. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 400 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp).

Description: This man prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an entirely brown suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He wears his silver hair up. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the west were limited. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: He wants revenge against goblins; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 60 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears just a yellow suit. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Knight who has hired him part-time. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Knight.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and balancing his hectic life and new knight responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Religious. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: A 5'9" northern man, he wears an entirely grey suit with violet socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Skirt took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up greatsword and armor he uses now. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to reunite with his absent mother

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Nature, Family, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 390 gp.