Description: This man stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has moderate length red hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Gardener arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His first spouse was a Navigator, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Greedy, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear violet clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Sculptor born in the past three hundred years. Naeris enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. When Naeris reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and many orcs want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1400 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He tends to wear a large white jacket. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is long and golden with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Hadarai grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Hadarai liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1700 gp. Blue star sapphire (1000 gp).

Description: He stands about 4'9" and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Miller. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born in the west. His childhood dream was to be a Carter, but he was a colossal failure. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Miller for the past few years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Miller responsibilities is difficult; and to be a carter again

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 4'8" and wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

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 frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Azaki was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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 wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 170 pp.