Description: A man of a pale complexion, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has wavy silver hair. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 800 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. He has a hunchback. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Thamior was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful, Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

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

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Carrie was born the youngest of three triplets. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'11" and dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'0" when asserting himself. His golden hair is still thick. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. 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: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 100 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp).