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.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has no hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Erdan isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents were killed by brigands in a raid when he was still a young child. The brigands captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Some 7 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Erdan never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Rael hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. 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. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Eye agate (6 gp). Rose (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Rose (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.