Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Soapmaker responsibilities is difficult; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 3100 sp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he usually wears his violet robe and has his scimitar always slung over his shoulder. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Soapmaker who has hired him part-time. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Knight. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He's in love; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He is a Body Guard first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Artistic, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is golden and curly. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He comes from a rich western family. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Blue diamond (8000 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Coral (90 gp). Jet (90 gp).