Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, and is pretty ugly. His golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a Spice Merchant, his father struggled to pay the bills. Himo was born on a far western forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Apothecary. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 3000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a brown shirt, with a green mid length shorts with green tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his pickaxe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His ears are large.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Shipwright. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military, Poor, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 4000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp).

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and he perpetually has his sickle ready. His golden hair is still thick. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Peren hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born in the south. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Peren fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 gp. Emerald (500 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, marred by beers. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Banker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Banker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 12000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. Ahvain is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ahvain grew up listening to his father's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Laborer.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 50000 cp. Banded agate (5 gp). Jasper (60 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Amber (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.