Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ploughman work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ploughman work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Ploughman responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 110 pp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Sard (30 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Ivellios was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Beggar. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is greedy; and balancing his hectic life and new beggar responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp).

Description: He wears a black coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. He carries with him a set of spears on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. His hair is long and golden with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. He has blue eyes and a black hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Theriatis grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Theriatis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 12000 gp. Sard (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Iolite (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His hair is short and red. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Being a Mercenary kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light yellow in addition to tight pants. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's in love; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 200 gp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.