Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and he perpetually has his sickle ready. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Aerdeth is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Aerdeth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 2300 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. A true patriot, Erevan would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Erevan was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature spear.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1100 gp. Malachite (12 gp). Jade (50 gp). Black pearl (900 gp).

Description: This eastern man wears professional attire. His clothes are grease stained in places. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a Bowyer, his father struggled to pay the bills. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 10 pp. Iolite (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, black shirt, and brown tie. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Mindartis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His parents were killed by brigands in a raid when he was still a young child. The brigands captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Stylist again; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.