Description: A middle-aged man, he has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe, and is pretty ugly. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. The war was a terrible time for him, and Gilbert does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Gilbert lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Gilbert was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Roofer they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Brewer, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 500 sp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears yellow robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a bastard sword, but if one is not available he will default to his greatsword. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His rusty crest is braided into rings. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Tailor profession.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 300 gp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Rose (70 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Ploughman and was forced into it by his family; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Depressed, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His skin is flawless and his red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. After a long history of fighting, Ghesh and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 10000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Jacinth (2000 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Jade (160 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Malachite (13 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Jade (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a blue coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Many drow want him driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Hematite (15 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Star ruby (700 gp).