Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

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 ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Amethyst (50 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a blue shirt, with a black mid length shorts with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his right hand. He has auburn hair. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Immeral lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1600 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears long strands of topaz and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is a great chef.

History: Born to a Carter, his father struggled to pay the bills. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 50000 cp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Jade (110 gp). Coral (110 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Iolite (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears tattered old clothes. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 21. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in the north to a Jeweler, Naeris learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Jeweler responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2000 sp.