Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His crest is black and very short. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Scribe born in the past three hundred years. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Lazy, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1700 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with green slacks. He has wavy black hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He's also a talented Ploughman, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 12000 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Coral (50 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Jade (50 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He carries with him a set of shields, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His bronze crest has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are gold.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 10000 sp. Banded agate (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in the east to a Shipwright, Diggory learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Shipwright for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Shipwright responsibilities is difficult; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Sensitive, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2300 gp.