Description: He is a mite stocky and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 18000 sp. Alexandrite (800 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'10" and is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His silver eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Oriax alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 600 gp. Malachite (13 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Erky is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. A gifted student he started as a Scribe, but he got bored and became a Armorer. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 13000 sp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. He is baby faced.

Personality: Broce hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He is a Jackalwere in disguise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Cook work with an outfit from a few towns over. Cook work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 200 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.