Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His golden hair is knotted and matted. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Vanuath hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Job, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He sports a flattop hair cut. 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 likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born to a Interpreter, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Banker. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Banker.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a interpreter again

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Poor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1200 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp).

Description: This man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His red hair is knotted and matted. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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 susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Heian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Cynical, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2300 gp. Moss agate (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'0" and dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Scribe

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

Possessions: Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp).