Description: He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a bastard sword, but if one is not available he will default to his greatsword. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. This violet eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Mindartis is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born in the south to a Dilettante, Mindartis learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. 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 inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 900 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. Sporting a silver mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Paelias was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, In love, Military, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp).

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His tied-back hair is brown. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. A freak accident while working with his Merchant father left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eye agate (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Amber (90 gp). Azurite (9 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Jade (90 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. 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: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Efferil's homeland. Efferil decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 4000 gp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Brown diamond (7000 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. A friendly and beautiful Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 2000 sp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.