Description: He usually wears his blue robe and has his kukri always slung over his shoulder. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is golden and curly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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 uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born in the west to a Laborer, Vanuath learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

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

Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 3000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp).

Description: A 5'4" western man, he dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with tan slacks. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Rael isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Rael abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature quarterstaff.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has a very tight haircut. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Himo speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A gifted student he started as a Assassin, but he got bored and became a Masseuse. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1100 pp. Tourmaline (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Amber (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). White opal (500 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Coral (90 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.