Description: He very much looks the part of a Sage. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He worked as a nervous Sage and found it very stressful. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: To be a Spy again; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 900 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 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 is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Jeweler. His hair is long and red with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small violet clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Jeweler. Raer enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Raer 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 Raer. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and doesn't want to be a jeweler and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 600 pp. Peridot (20 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'10" when asserting himself. His golden hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 27000 sp. Red-brown spinel (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a violet vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his violet boots flare out at the collars. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is an amazing painter.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Amber (140 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Scribe. He tends to his Scribe job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion.

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Religious, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1200 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp).