Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Born in the south to a Merchant, Thervan learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and revenge

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver pearl (40 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Amber (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears suspenders and red workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. 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: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Azurite (16 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.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his red robe. His black hair is cut short. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is a Sage first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Naal lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Sage. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family, Debt. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.