Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and red handkerchief worn on his right side, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'10" when asserting himself. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes giants are coming to abduct people. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: Mindartis lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 500 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp).

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears tattered old clothes. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears bulky brown painted plate armor. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Naeris will drive conversation. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 5000 sp. Iolite (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His black hair is thinning but still full. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a Healer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: White pearl (150 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp).