Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with yellow colored cloaks and clothing. He has no hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is mildly Half-Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Tailor they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Glassblower, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Half-Orc compassion.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She likes to wear grey tank tops with yellow skirt. She has moderate length white hair. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Religious, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). White pearl (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His hair is black and curly. His black eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Mantus was born the youngest of three triplets. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Dilettante. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 7000 gp. Moss agate (6 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Jade (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was born in the north. A gifted student she started as a Guard, but she got bored and became a Apothecary. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. Her hair is red and very short. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Citrine (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He has silver crest. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is a great chef.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Shipwright work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shipwright work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sardonyx (60 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Jasper (60 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She wears her auburn hair up. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is a Sculptor first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and balancing her hectic life and new sculptor responsibilities is difficult

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Military, Nature. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.