Description: He is a husky man, who dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair is black and curly. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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. He takes great joy in being the best Healer in town.

History: Akmen was born with his mother's beautiful face. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and to be a baker again

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 500 gp. Jet (130 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp).

Description: This man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He sports a flattop fur cut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady yellow eyes.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born in the north to a Actor, Emerald learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tabaxis became a terror of the countryside. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 290 gp. 8 Acid flasks.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He is portly but not overly obese. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His fierce white eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Flaws: Emotional, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His fur is cut close to his head. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Guardian, Attractive, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

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

Possessions: 1300 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Jade (60 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When Faran reached his early adolescence his Halfling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 600 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp).