Description: This man is very fat, and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has green eyes and a red hat with a green feather.

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

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1600 gp. Black pearl (1600 gp). Rose (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His golden hair is long and unkept. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Herbalist business.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. 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 has decided he is irredeemable.

Ideals: Joker, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: This malnourished man wears a yellow collared shirt and blue pants. He accessorizes with a white scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Arannis isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born in a small forest village. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Arannis took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up glaive and armor he uses now. He got money to start a business from the gang present in town. He is greatly indebted to them.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 130 pp. Peridot (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Jasper (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light yellow in addition to tight pants. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a Unemployed first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Azaki took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up quarterstaff and armor he uses now. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Unemployed responsibilities is difficult; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1100 gp. Sard (40 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Rose (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Efferil hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 40000 cp. Malachite (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp).