Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has no hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Through the years after Aramil was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Aramil's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Aramil and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 8000 sp.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears a brown coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 800 gp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Amber (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull tan iron scale mail. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born to a Carter, his mother struggled to pay the bills. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's in love; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Job, Poor, Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 2000 gp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Jet (130 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Jet (130 gp). Amber (130 gp). Azurite (9 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears yellow painted combat armor at almost all times. His white hair is long and unkept. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Dilettante work with an outfit from a few towns over. Dilettante work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 180 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp).