Description: A plain young-adult man, he is typically in his Shoemaker uniform. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Gomory hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. At some point he was captured by dire rats and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Adventurer again; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull blue iron scale mail. Her black hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'0". She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat, and her gloved hand is found clutching a longsword. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. 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: Born in the south to a Carter, Eloise learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Carter for hire.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 700 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a simple tan robe with red stripes complete with hood. She has done her best to style her golden hair to look like a famous performer. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Elysande hails from a village terrorized by orcs. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 40000 cp. Citrine (60 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp).