Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears a simple violet robe with blue stripes complete with hood. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a Adventurer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Map Maker profession.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Norman abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear pastel clothing when he does not wear armor. He carries with him a set of kukris, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: Alex speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'5". He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing, and his gloved hand is found clutching a nunchaku. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Some 4 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Anthony never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and he wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 50 pp.

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 blonde hair is still thick. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes giants are coming to abduct people. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Painter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Painter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, In love, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.