Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is typically in his Painter uniform. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He worked as a nervous Painter and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Banded agate (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Obsidian (12 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His chestnut hair is lengthy. This red eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a tan coat. Her hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Old masterpiece painting (400 gp).

Description: He has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His hair is short and black. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sai.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp).