Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears dull green sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed halberd, just in case. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His crest is copper and curly. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Gargax hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Dilettante work with an outfit from a few towns over. Dilettante work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep green spinel (40 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Altho took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up dagger and armor he uses now. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Amethyst (110 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Althaea was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears skinny pants and wears a tan and green robe with the hood down. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Cartwright profession.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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: Money/treasure; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Job, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 120 gp.