Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His auburn hair is cut short. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. 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 happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Crown-heir arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Paelias grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Paelias. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Criminal record, Job, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Onyx (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull violet iron scale mail. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Traki is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he prefers to wear flannel. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Hadarai was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 500 gp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born to a Mercenary, his mother struggled to pay the bills. 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Architect responsibilities is difficult; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Moonstone (70 gp).

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. Being a Performer 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: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Flaws: Hedonist, Shy. Bonds: Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Performer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp).