Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Paelias fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Military, Debt. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 3000 gp. Azurite (16 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Jade (80 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 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.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. He keeps his dark red hair in a flapper bob. His black eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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: He is greedy; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears red robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a flail, but if one is not available he will default to his shortbow. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. A freak accident while working with his Crown-heir father left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Lazy, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She wears a colorful flower in her cinnamon fur. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1100 pp. Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Rose (50 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears dull green sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed scimitar, just in case. His blue hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who has the majority of his body covered in plate. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ulfgar studied abroad. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Rose (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. His bronze crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born in the east to a Apothecary, Heskan learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has worked as a Apothecary like his father before him.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.