Description: He wears a white vest and prefers blue and grey shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, and carries flails. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Sculptor they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Banker, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She tends to wear a large green jacket. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has dyed her greying rusty crest a little too much giving a sharp rusty color. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady red eyes.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Hethress was born on a far eastern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Dilettante. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jet (140 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Jade (140 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Jade (140 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Coral (140 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned female wears dull grey sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed lance, just in case. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Miller born in the past three hundred years. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Gifted from a young age, Eleanor studied abroad. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Miller and was forced into it by her family; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a tan shirt with thin black vertical stripes and white pants. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 2000 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Jade (100 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Rose (80 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Jade (100 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Rose (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears professional attire. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Manfred hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Manfred hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Obsidian (15 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Iolite (70 gp).

Description: A 4'10" western woman, she likes to wear violet tank tops with white skirt. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Ahlyssa is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a worn and beaten armor. He wears his auburn hair up. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He is a Bowyer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Carpenter again.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 5000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.