Description: A middle-aged man, he wears dark leathers with embroidery, and is pretty ugly. His brown hair is braided into rings. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Nutae enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jet (140 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears dull black sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed hammer, just in case. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and doesn't want to be a bricklayer and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 6000 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. He carries with him a set of longswords on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. 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. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 4000 sp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a black armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Iolite (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Jade (140 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. He is baby faced.

Personality: He hates goblins. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He wants revenge against goblins; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2900 gp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.