Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Map Maker who has hired him part-time. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His childhood dream was to be a Courier, but he was a colossal failure. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he desires power and/or immortality

Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his morningstar with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 80 pp. Hematite (13 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with yellow lining and desert motifs. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Fivin was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 100 pp. Hematite (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Eye agate (12 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'0" and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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 Elf in existence. A friendly and beautiful Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, In love. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 400 gp. Blue star sapphire (500 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.