Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Hadarai embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His father worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled father and took his father's old job. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 60 pp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Peridot (80 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1200 gp. Tourmaline (70 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a black coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. The war was a terrible time for him, and Efferil does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Painter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He worked as a nervous Painter and found it very stressful. He's also a talented Cook, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Painter responsibilities is difficult; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: French accent

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

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'4". He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, and his gloved hand is found clutching a flail. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Nim was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Nim decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a hunchback. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.