Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. His hair is red and curly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 100 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). 1 Chain shirt. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Full Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: He stands about 5'2" and is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His white hair is thinning but still full. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Gifted from a young age, Suhnae studied abroad. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Joker, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 110 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears an entirely violet suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a Guard first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Theren 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. Theren decided he wanted neither the life of his father 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Guard responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 150 pp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. His golden hair is still thick. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Himo 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Map Maker again; and balancing his hectic life and new animal trainer responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a warhammer on his belt. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. The war was a terrible time for him, and Theriatis does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Theriatis was born with his father's beautiful face. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother 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. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Theriatis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 900 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.