Description: A middle-aged man, he dresses like a well dressed Bookbinder does, and is pretty ugly. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Erevan grew up listening to his father's many stories. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Alexandrite (1500 gp). Malachite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a brown shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and black pants. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

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. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Lucan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Passionate, Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Pink pearl (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Banded agate (13 gp).

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull tan iron scale mail. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. His ears are large.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Quarion has worked very hard to control his curse. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Selfish, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2600 gp. Amber (150 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Banded agate (8 gp).

Description: A 4'9" northern man, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 60000 cp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp).