Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair is chestnut and curly. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Halimath lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Dilettante, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Professionalism, Justice. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Rock crystal (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears professional attire. His silver hair is thinning but still full. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. 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: Caeldrim was born with his mother's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Server

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 600 gp. Iolite (20 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Jet (130 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. His hair is long and brown with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Hadarai lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. After coming to the age of reason, Hadarai took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Greedy. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 70 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He usually wears his white robe and has his nunchaku always slung over his shoulder. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears his golden hair up. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). 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: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 700 gp. Banded agate (13 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and is pretty ugly. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

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. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Theren fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 12000 gp. Deep green spinel (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Rose (40 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Jet (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Jade (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.