Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'1" and wears a brown coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. He wears his white hair up. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving 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 got into the Shoemaker business at a young age. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to be a crown-heir again

Ideals: Joker, Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 8000 sp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Ahvain was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion.

Flaws: Ugly, Emotional, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, marred by teas. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Some 2 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Laucian never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2000 sp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear violet clothing when he does not wear armor. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. 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: Lucan was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 8000 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is renowned for his bright yellow suits and hats. His chestnut hair is still thick. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. 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. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Fletcher again; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Bonds: Nature, Job, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 120 pp. Iolite (20 gp). Jet (140 gp). Jet (140 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp).