Description: He is a mite stocky and wears an entirely white suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. 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: To get a good night's sleep; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Terse, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears brown trousers with green and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His black fur is still thick. His yellow eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Scribe arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has achieved small success as a Scribe.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Addict, Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 20000 cp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a spear, but if one is not available he will default to his sword, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His purple hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Xappan will drive conversation. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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 has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1100 gp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He wears a blue collared shirt and red pants. He accessorizes with a yellow scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He has a hunchback. His hair is brown and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. A true patriot, Elaim would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the west to a Bookbinder, Elaim learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Elaim was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 300 gp.