Description: A middle-aged man, he is typically in his Cook uniform, and is pretty ugly. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a Cook first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. 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 Cook. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To be a Mason again; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 10000 sp. Emerald (1200 gp). White opal (1200 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he tends to wear a large white jacket. His long purple hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

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 has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nicor grew up listening to his father's many stories. Nicor 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. He came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by unlife.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Sage and was forced into it by his family; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he very much looks the part of a Blacksmith. His dark red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are silver and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. The war was a terrible time for him, and Akmen does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Akmen has worked very hard to control his curse. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 30000 cp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Moss agate (13 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair is dark red and curly. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady white eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Pelaios 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. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Criminal record, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Everburning torch.