Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Soapmaker again.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2500 gp. Citrine (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 100 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a white shirt with thin black vertical stripes and violet pants. He has shaved his head bald. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He got into the Cook business at a young age. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Spice Merchant they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Cook, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and elven compassion

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 260 pp.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His brown hair is knotted and matted. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.