Description: This man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and to settle down with his crush

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Poor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He carries a battered greataxe and tarnished crossbow as well. He has no hair. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Himo was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To be a Sculptor again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 20 gp. Blue quartz (8 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Gunter was born the youngest of three triplets. While he appears to be a normal Half-Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to be a scribe again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his rapier with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He wears his brown hair up. He has red eyes and a brown hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Through the years after Iados was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Iados's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has achieved small success as a Engraver.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 900 gp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Bookbinder. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bookbinder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bookbinder work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 40000 cp.