Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears red robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shortbow, but if one is not available he will default to his warhammer. He wears his chestnut hair up. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Thomas was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He tends to his Shoemaker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He carries with him a set of pickaxes on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. 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 blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Black opal (1200 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a white shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and yellow pants. He sports a flattop hair cut. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Charles is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sculptor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sculptor work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Sculptor.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He is physically well-built. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. 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. 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: A deep hatred of drow.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Red garnet (70 gp). Black pearl (400 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and usually wears his green robe and has his morningstar always slung over his shoulder. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Priest arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 9000 sp.