Description: A 5'4" northern man, he is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and black handkerchief worn on his right side. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1700 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'1" when asserting himself. His black hair is singed and shortened. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. After months of barely getting by, Reirak managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 90 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy dark red stubble. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. He has a hunchback. His dark red hair is braided into rings. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady black eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a courier again

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears bulky black painted plate armor. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His red eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker black hat.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Nicor was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Beggar for the past few years.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 230 gp.