Description: He stands about 5'3" and dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with green slacks. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His tied-back hair is blonde. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 9000 sp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is renowned for his bright yellow suits and hats. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Tanner.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born into a rich family. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1500 gp. Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his hammer with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Aelar embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. 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 swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.