Description: An older man who wears silk and lounges about seductively, he is not a threatening figure. His brown hair is cut short. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 40000 cp.

Description: A 5'7" western man, he wears dull white sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed ceremonial dagger, just in case. His tied-back hair is golden. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 gp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Sard (70 gp). Malachite (15 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her black hair is still thick. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Helen's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. 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: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.