Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears just a brown suit. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

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. After coming to the age of reason, Balimaar took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Guardian, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 gp. Deep green spinel (110 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp).

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered red stockings. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He keeps his golden hair in a flapper bob. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

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. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears dull brown sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed crossbow, just in case. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: Conrad was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 south. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Seamstress they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Glassblower, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Pink diamond (2000 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is wearing a tight violet one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He is physically well-built. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born in the north to a Interpreter, Thomas learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Job, In love. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears blue trousers with black and grey striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a Locksmith first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: Arnold was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Locksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Locksmith work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 20 pp.