Description: This man stands a little under 5'9" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Conrad lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Baker and was forced into it by his family.

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man is dressed in earthy colors with a black and blue handkerchief worn on his left side and is in decent physical shape. His tied-back hair is silver. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Charles hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson white hat.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Armorer. She has achieved small success as a Armorer.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive, Greedy. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Apothecary profession.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.