Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born in the west to a Gardener, Heian learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Heian alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he's in love

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1000 pp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 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: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has a very tight haircut. His ears are large.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Debt, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a red tunic with yellow highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. His silver hair is braided into rings. He has violet eyes and a red hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: He is a Shepherd first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. 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: Naill lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 500 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.