Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a fancy yellow suit, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length red hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Trained by his mother 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 part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a white coat with yellow slacks. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 70 pp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

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 5'1" when asserting himself. His black hair is cut short. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Tharivol was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Tharivol alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2000 gp. Azurite (14 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a grey shirt with thin violet vertical stripes and tan pants. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of goblins once and for all.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 5000 sp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Through the years after Peren was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Peren's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is content; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Antagonistic. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2200 gp. Violet garnet (900 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Coral (90 gp).