Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. He wears his chestnut hair up. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver pearl (120 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears bulky blue painted plate armor. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his pickaxe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. He wears his black hair down. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a yellow coat. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Dain speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. 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 has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and expand his business

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job, Religious. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Aquamarine (1500 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He tends to wear a large black jacket. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson black hat.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Insane. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 400 gp. Moss agate (13 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Jade (50 gp).