Description: A 5'2" southern man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Naal is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born in the south. When Naal reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Extrovert, Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Aerdeth will drive conversation. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and black handkerchief worn on his right side. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Rolen hails from a village terrorized by brigands. 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. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to be a stableman again

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 300 pp. Banded agate (15 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Jet (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp).