Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair is white and curly. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Miner arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 200 gp. Hematite (12 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp).

Description: He wears a blue shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and green pants. He is physically well-built. His cinnamon fur is heavily combed to the right. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 64. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Gale is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born in the south to a Soapmaker, Gale learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Farmer, but he was a colossal failure. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1200 gp. Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a green collared shirt and blue pants. He accessorizes with a white scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Mundane, Addict, Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Jet (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Painter. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He worked as a nervous Painter and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 260 gp. 7 Acid flasks.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his pickaxe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. 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: He was born into a rich family. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Gûndza never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, In love. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 110 pp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Citrine (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.