Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'5" when asserting himself. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 2000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). 1 Medium 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).