Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it, and is pretty ugly. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Forgetful, Racist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 60000 cp. Lapis lazuli (12 gp).

Description: This man prefers to wear yellow clothing when he does not wear armor, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 110 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is wearing a long, violet cloak. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small violet clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Beiro speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Born in the south to a Sculptor, Beiro learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Sculptor responsibilities is difficult; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 150 pp.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. His tied-back hair is blonde. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Arannis hails from a village terrorized by giants. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants revenge against giants

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 6000 sp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He wears a colorful flower in his silver hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a Dilettante, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.