Description: He wears a blue shirt with thin white vertical stripes and pastel pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'4" when asserting himself. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Through the years after Ahvain was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Ahvain's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp).

Description: This man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Sage profession.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Rolen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Rolen was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Body Guard. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 200 pp. A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears an entirely brown suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His red hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: Laucian is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Laucian was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.