Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born in a small plains village. He found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 8000 gp. Azurite (7 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has shaved his head bald. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has taken up work as a Animal Trainer and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 100 pp. Pink pearl (100 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Rose (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who is typically in his Locksmith uniform. His white hair is braided into rings. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Aerdeth enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Spy again.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 60000 cp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. His black hair is lengthy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1300 gp. Moss agate (14 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp).