Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a black shirt, with a white mid length shorts with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Traki was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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: Balancing his hectic life and new Banker responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Opinionated, Philantrophist. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 8000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears green trousers with black and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has moderate length blonde hair. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Erdan was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Eiravel was born with his mother's beautiful face. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: He usually wears his black robe and has his spear always slung over his shoulder. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly spears and whips. He keeps his blonde hair in a pixie cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in the south to a Glassblower, Vanuath learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Glassblower. He has achieved small success as a Glassblower.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1600 gp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is dressed in earthy colors with a red and pastel handkerchief worn on his right side. His head has been shaved. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Herbalist for the past few years.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 330 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp).