Description: This late middle aged man is renowned for his bright red suits and hats and is in decent physical shape. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Aerdeth embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born in the east to a Miller, Aerdeth learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Aerdeth grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Aerdeth. Recently the stress of being a Miller has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 7000 sp. Carnelian (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears skinny pants and wears a blue and pastel robe with the hood down. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

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 pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and to be a bookbinder again

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 12000 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His head has been shaved. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. He found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature axe.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'2" and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Naeris was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 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: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a violet collared shirt and green pants. He accessorizes with a pastel scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He got into the Shepherd business at a young age. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father 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 has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and balancing his hectic life and new shepherd responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 6000 gp. Moss agate (12 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Canary diamond (4000 gp). Coral (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.