Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'10" and wears blue trousers with pastel and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His white hair is lengthy. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his small blue hat.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He plays an instrument quite well.

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 left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1400 gp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Rose (20 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'5" northern man, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has a very tight haircut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Peren hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Mercenary arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1800 gp.

Description: He dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He is physically well-built. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He is a Jackalwere in disguise. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 700 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a halberd on his belt, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Rolen embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He is a Maurezhi in disguise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Sage. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Sage for the past few years.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Carnelian (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.