Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born in a small island village. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Dayereth alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 20 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp).

Description: This man wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a greatsword, but if one is not available he will default to his mace. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has blonde hair. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He got into the Cook business at a young age. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 70000 cp.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears just a brown suit. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Blacksmith born in the past three hundred years. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 11000 gp. Rose (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 4'8" eastern man, he wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. His hair is cut close to his head. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Knight born in the past three hundred years. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He struck the Knight job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Bonds: Job, Military, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 pp. Amber (130 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp).