Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He carries with him a set of hand crossbows, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Cook. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Cook and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has a hunchback. His silver hair is still thick. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Mindartis 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 spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Alexandrite (300 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his crossbow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has wavy brown hair. 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 has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Azaki was born with his mother's beautiful face. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, In love. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1600 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp).

Description: With yellow face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Aquamarine (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is golden and curly. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Merchant. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Theriatis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Tailor again; and expand his business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 3000 sp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.