Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Cynical, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 6000 gp. Azurite (5 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). White opal (1000 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Onyx (20 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'7" when asserting himself. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born in a small forest village. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1500 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: This man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He takes great joy in being the best Bellfounder in town.

History: Adran lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bellfounder responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 23000 sp. Azurite (5 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 4'9", this man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His blonde hair is cut short. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Beiro alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Miner responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 370 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his right hand. He has no hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 pp.