Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull violet iron scale mail. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Rich, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. Amber (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Peridot (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he dresses like a well dressed Cook does. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He tends to his Cook job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new cook responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Rock crystal (80 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Coral (120 gp). Sard (80 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Obsidian (15 gp).

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep pastel leather and dull white iron scale mail. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has chestnut hair. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Deep green spinel (40 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Jacinth (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a tan tunic with brown highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. His silver hair is lengthy. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He got into the Bricklayer business at a young age. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red spinel (60 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Amber (60 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Lamlis's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Lamlis was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. After a long history of fighting, Lamlis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Poor, Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 900 gp. Azurite (12 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.