Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Rael hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Gifted from a young age, Rael studied abroad. His first spouse was a Bather, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1000 sp. Red garnet (120 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears his black hair up. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He takes great joy in being the best Ruler in town.

History: He was born in the south. 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: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 900 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp).

Description: 4'11" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is dressed in earthy colors with a white and black handkerchief worn on his left side. He wears his brown hair up. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Lamlis grew up listening to his mother's many stories. 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 became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1600 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a Bather, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. After a long history of fighting, Traki and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has no hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Justice, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Blue diamond (7000 gp).