Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. He has green eyes.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Orc conditions. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and half-orc compassion

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Family, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing a tight tan one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape and is in decent physical shape. His hair is long and red with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He comes from a rich western family. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 28000 sp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Justin hails from a village terrorized by drow. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Justin alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 100 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To be a Mason again; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 400 gp.