Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. 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 sports a flattop hair cut. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Cockaby was born with his father's beautiful face. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 5000 gp. Onyx (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a black vest and prefers red and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His hair is short and blue. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born in the south to a Sellsword, Cairn learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He worked as a nervous Sellsword and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Oloric enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Miller. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Vanuath hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to 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: Money/treasure; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Military, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 290 pp. Malachite (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He very much looks the part of a Mason. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Trym grew up listening to his father's many stories. Trym 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 inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 200 sp.