Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears just a violet suit. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He is a Bowyer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, goblins burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying east to reunite his family. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and a deep hatred of goblins

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'0". He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. His brown hair is still thick. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 48. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born in the north. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Masseuse. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Chrysoprase (50 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman wears a black shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and green pants. Her hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with music. She constantly tries to fill her life with music. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Elysande was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 3000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Zircon (60 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears tattered old clothes, marred by chocolates. His golden hair is still thick. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Gunter lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Gunter abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 600 gp.