Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'5" when asserting himself. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born in the west to a Seamstress, Efferil learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Seamstress. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Shy, Insane, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior and is in decent physical shape. She wears her black hair up. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She takes great joy in being the best Shoemaker in town.

History: Naivara was born the youngest of three triplets. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Bonds: Job, Family, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 260 gp.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and he perpetually has his sword ready. His tied-back hair is black. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Geoffrey was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Geoffrey alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 50 gp. Malachite (4 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her chestnut hair is wavy and long. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Naivara lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Soapmaker they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Navigator, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Just what you see.